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Chronicles of a Boomer Poet

The years meandered ‘long ‘til I hit twenty dreams of fame, girls and money Married too young, I was a jerk tethered now, to the daze of work Lost in their haze, decades sped by spent a fortune, wondering why Finally quit, seventy nearly my body’d paid ever so dearly And yes, the years meander once again in a comfy rocker ~ with paper and pen

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Karen Jones

Date: 1/15/2025 1:02:00 AM

Let be this poignant view into the great poetic heart that is you! Wonderful write Gershon!

Regina Elliott

Date: 1/14/2025 10:04:00 AM

Wonderful write on being a baby boomer, Gershon. You're not much older than me. How the years are so fleeting, but some really good memories. The other day, I looked up my old middle school and high schools, still standing. Brought back so many memories. Two years before he passed away my husband drove down to Texas to see old high school friends. He invited me to go but I declined. Shalom :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/13/2025 8:09:00 PM

this has such a jazzy feel about it Gershon!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2025 9:10:00 PM

Snazzy, Snappy, and Slap-happy. So good to see your avatar, Caren. Thanks for the 'Krutsinger Comment.' Cheers, Gershon

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/13/2025 5:20:00 PM

It seems like a full life to write about. I enjoy reading this time capsule.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2025 7:51:00 PM

Thanks, Hilda. Looking back on it, indeed my life has been full. And it's still going forward. I have so much to be thankful and grateful for. Cheers, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/13/2025 1:34:00 PM

Enjoy that comfy rocker, paper and pen. We love to read your writing :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2025 7:52:00 PM

So kind of you, Heidi. Thank you so much for your kind words. ~ Gershon

John Read

Date: 1/13/2025 12:24:00 PM

Hi Gershon I'm 77 this month, I no longer dream of girls or fame,I still dream of winning the lottery though lol.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2025 7:55:00 PM

Not even dreaming of great-granddaughters. They're 'girls' too. Keep smiling, Gershon

Michael Tor

Date: 1/13/2025 10:35:00 AM

You have certainly earned it my friend. Now you can enjoy the things that bring you joy such as writing. It is funny Gershon how time flies by. Thank you for sharing my friend...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2025 7:57:00 PM

Well, I just play whatever hand I'm dealt. I'll leave it to friends like you to analyze it all. lol. Thanks, Michael.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 1/13/2025 1:03:00 AM

Good one. I am in the same place but married a little later at 34 so I did have some free time.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2025 7:58:00 PM

Well, I actually enjoy marriage, esp. the second one. 'Course, I didn't have to meet my mother-in-law. lol...