Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

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 January 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM Let be this poignant view into the great poetic heart that is you! Wonderful write Gershon!

Regina Elliott January 14, 2025 at 10:04 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 January 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM this has such a jazzy feel about it Gershon! Gershon Wolf January 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM Snazzy, Snappy, and Slap-happy. So good to see your avatar, Caren. Thanks for the 'Krutsinger Comment.' Cheers, Gershon

Hilda Greenhough January 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM It seems like a full life to write about. I enjoy reading this time capsule. Gershon Wolf January 13, 2025 at 7:51 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 January 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM Enjoy that comfy rocker, paper and pen. We love to read your writing :) Gershon Wolf January 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM So kind of you, Heidi. Thank you so much for your kind words. ~ Gershon

John Read January 13, 2025 at 12:24 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 January 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM Not even dreaming of great-granddaughters. They're 'girls' too. Keep smiling, Gershon

Michael Tor January 13, 2025 at 10:35 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 January 13, 2025 at 7:57 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 January 13, 2025 at 1:03 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 January 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM Well, I actually enjoy marriage, esp. the second one. 'Course, I didn't have to meet my mother-in-law. lol...