Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Christmas Morning In Chicago

Stores are closed, shuttered
   Highways and roads uncluttered
On the water alight ducks and geese
   The air is still, infused with peace

Lonely silhouettes of figures are out for a walk  
   Homeless, or having no one at home with whom to talk
Some stand shivering, patiently awaiting a bus or train
   Praying deep in their hearts that it won't snow or rain

Christmas morning in Chicago, a time of quiet contemplation
   A scene replicated in towns and villages across this nation
Be it greeted by a smile, a shrug, a tear or a frown
   It's a window for reflection, a moment to build around

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Line Gauthier December 25, 2018 at 9:22 PM I love the mood o your poem, Gershon. Gershon Wolf December 25, 2018 at 10:15 PM I am happy to read your words, Line. If you got out and about a bit today, how was it in your neck of the woods in Canada?! Merry, merry X-mas! ~ gw

Ilene Bauer December 25, 2018 at 6:00 PM you've really painted such a vivid picture, gershon! new york felt much the same today... Gershon Wolf December 25, 2018 at 10:14 PM Thank you so much for your feedback, Ilene. I can just picture how New York would be, at least in the parks I know along the Hudson, as well as in parts of Brooklyn and Queens. (Some have 'limited English;' I have 'limited NYC.'). Best wishes, Gershon

Nette Onclaud December 25, 2018 at 1:33 PM just the way i know chicago where i stayed to visit my brother some decembers ago...this is languid, mellow and sketched with the distinct chill/ lissome factor of the city... wonderfully scribed!... i was there christmas day, gershon!... have a merry one.. huggs Gershon Wolf December 25, 2018 at 2:21 PM Thank you, thank you, nette. Appreciate your kind words and encouragement on this X-mas Day...And wow! So you WERE really here in Chicago. Is your brother still here??!! (Soup mail me, if it makes sense). Best wishes and Happy Holidays! ~ Gershon

Jan Allison December 25, 2018 at 12:36 PM thought provoking piece Gershon, you painted a vivid picture especially in the second stanza, I hope one day to get across the pond and visit the US, I read so many wonderful poems about the cities:-) hugs jan xx Gershon Wolf December 25, 2018 at 2:15 PM Thank you for your kind words, Jan, and for your continuing support as we head into a New Year...I do so hope that you can make it here some day, and if here includes Chicago, you have simply got to let me know, and I will make my business to see that we get together. (soupmail). Happy Holidays! ~ Gershon (soupmail).