Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Caught Unawares

The person in question
  not yet man
  no longer boy
  strong, but quite shy
    poised on the precipice
    of destiny

A river had caught him unawares
  he with half a paddle
  head full of hope
  belly knotted in fear
    watching deep waters rush along
    now unsure; then headstrong

To cross it he must
A crisis of trust
Midst the Wind's cruel gusts

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Rico Leffanta April 16, 2021 at 11:58 AM Do or die can make men cry! Aloha! Rico Gershon Wolf April 16, 2021 at 1:09 PM Just as sink or swim can make them grim. Happy Weekend, Rico.

L Milton Hankins April 16, 2021 at 8:51 AM Super, Gershon. This is a fine, fine piece of writing. I'm assuming it is a reaction to something that happened in your experience? I love the way it is laid out, too. Good stuff! This poem should definitely be POTD! Gershon Wolf April 16, 2021 at 1:11 PM Wow. Thanks for the enthusiasm, Milt. I'm trying my best. Sometimes I get a little lucky.

Judy Ball April 16, 2021 at 7:47 AM WoW! Gershon this is excellent. Love the metaphor here. This should be POTD. Love it. A fave for me. God Bless, JB Gershon Wolf April 16, 2021 at 1:14 PM Thanks for the enthusiasm, Judy, and for the fave. Happy weekend to you!:) gw

Kaveesha Ruwindi April 15, 2021 at 11:14 PM I'm with Alexis and Michelle! Amazing write! :)

Alexis Y. April 15, 2021 at 9:57 PM Hi Gershon, I echo watch Michelle said, enquiring minds want to know if he made it across. Well done:-) Alexis

Michelle Faulkner April 15, 2021 at 9:37 PM This is so suspenseful, wonder if he made it? (Also I like the suprise rhyme of along/headstrong)

Line Gauthier April 15, 2021 at 8:49 PM This is not time to have half a paddle ~ well spun, Gershon