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Hey there, old man, old man Where did you come from Son, you can call me Pops, and Like you, I came from a putrid drop Hey Pops, Hey Pops, tell me Where are you going Like you, son, I'll need me a dug-out 'Cuz I'm headed for earthworms and maggots One more question, Pops, if I may If I get to Heaven, what should I say Tell Heaven the Truth -- Earth was pure delusion And you're hoping God will clear up the confusion

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Date: 4/16/2021 1:06:00 PM
Excellent poem Gershon - I love your last couplet, and it is true, I agree with what Pops answered Earth is a delusion but it is the only Planet we know that humans exist in and therefore have to be patient with it. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/16/2021 4:55:00 PM
Good advice, Jennifer! I'm taking it. ~ Dr. Wolf: Patience with patients.
Date: 4/16/2021 8:54:00 AM
Another good one, Gershon. You are really on a roll! I love the entire layout of this poem and the final couplet is superb. Again, good stuff!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/16/2021 4:51:00 PM
Ha, ha! You've given me the Chuck Berris Productions top award, i.e., 'More good stuff!' ~ The Unknown Comic
Date: 4/16/2021 7:58:00 AM
Oh well done Gershon. Love it. We truly have messed up not only the earth but our children as well so they continue on the same path we followed destroying everything we touch. Yep we all better clean up our act or we are headed for earth worms and maggots. And only God can straighten it out now. God Bless, JB
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/16/2021 4:54:00 PM
Well, one is cremated or thrown overboard from a ship, then all roads lead to earthworms and maggots. It's a grave situation...
Date: 4/15/2021 9:17:00 PM
Hi Gershon, Very clever and creative. I’m sure I have to reread this to get a better understanding. Are they sick? Good title, it compelled to come read your write. Or you could just explain. My mind is thinking meaning things. Well done. Have a great evening:-) Alexis
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/16/2021 4:49:00 PM
Alexis, keep that thinking cap on, now. ~ gw
Date: 4/15/2021 8:52:00 PM
Very clever ~ as usual... but I couldn't help but wonder when you said "putrid drop" did you mean petri dish? lol
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Date: 4/16/2021 4:48:00 PM
Actually, by 'putrid drop,' I meant an egg roll with a dollop of spermatazoa. Taste treat! (Yechh!).

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