Gershon Wolf Poet Sonnet

Come In, Dear Friend

All heaven's hosts rise early Autumn nights
A million stars a-twinkling merrily
The moon reflecting sun's diurnal light
Silhouetting lovers, snuggling cozily

My fireplace crackles, warming slippered toes 
A whistle from the kettle on the stove 
The doorbell rings; in cold like this, who goes
Come in, dear friend, do not this cold night rove

The stranger enters, shiv'ring head to toe
His face pale blue above his knitted brow
Removes his gloves; into his hands he blows
He would yet tell his tale, but knows not how

Exhausted steps, and then he stumbles, falls
  ~His story's buried deep within my walls



             (Iambic Pentameter)

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Lindsay Laurie November 6, 2019 at 8:23 PM G'day Gershon … so well written sonnet with a fine topic. You must be pleased with this work Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf November 6, 2019 at 9:28 PM Gosh, I'm sure pleased to read comments like yours, I must say, Lindsay! Thanks a million! Cheers, Gershon

Geoffrey Brewer November 6, 2019 at 4:06 AM A lovely and clever illustration of the sonnet form - a perfectly cozy scene given a cool twist that leaves us guessing. Well done, Gershon. Gershon Wolf November 6, 2019 at 9:27 PM Thank you for your thoughtful reflection on this sonnet, Geoffrey. Appreciated. Warm wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger November 6, 2019 at 1:47 AM This is a cozy tale, which includes the mysterious stranger, a must in any great story poem! Gershon Wolf November 6, 2019 at 9:26 PM Yes, that 'mysterious stranger' certainly does make the rounds. Nice perception! Thanks, Caren. Cheers, Gershon

Quoth Theraven November 5, 2019 at 10:20 PM Gershon, Very nice. Always welcoming a friend to come in from the cold. -Richard Gershon Wolf November 6, 2019 at 9:25 PM Thank you so much, Richard. Warm wishes, Gershon

Heidi Sands November 5, 2019 at 9:59 PM So nice and beautiful too Gershon. I like stars twinkling merrily. Very kind :) Gershon Wolf November 6, 2019 at 9:25 PM And I like your lovely comments, Heidi, as they twinkle so merrily! Smiles, Gershon

Vladislav Raven November 5, 2019 at 5:30 PM Hi Gershon, I always love the sonnet form and you have done a wonderful job with the form and the tale you tell. Your words breathe out reality, I am glad I am in the warm with my heating on. Wonderful work. Have a wonderful Wednesday when it comes. Your friend....Mike. Gershon Wolf November 5, 2019 at 8:43 PM Very, very humbled by your kind words about this sonnet. Thank you so much, Mike! A wonderful Wednesday (and Thursday!) to you, my friend. Peace and Joy, Gershon

Chris Green November 5, 2019 at 3:51 PM Very cool my friend. You did a fantastic job with this. Love the story but I am shivering now (Better turn the AC up) : ) I tried writing one of these today but couldn't get into the 10 syllable rhythm, but you did. Really nice. Gershon Wolf November 5, 2019 at 3:58 PM Ooh, thanks!! Your comment has warmed me up big-time. Much appreciated. ~ No longer shivering in Chicago (thanks to your kind words!)