Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Composition Class, 2019

Hiz fingrs they did be tray him
   koudn't keep tim to, uh, a beats
  
  Hiz toz about awkwordlee the same
    All left foots, Joe, of sadly sez, wur 

  Wer iz hop, wen kids kant reed or rit
    An if they kant dants, they be to wit



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   This is a composite of what I was dealing
   with as a tutor, pre-COVID, by the way.
   The kid who wrote this is now a high
   school honors student... And if you be-
   lieve that, I sell leak-proof cabins in the
   African Rain Forest you might be inter-
   ested in. ...

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Caren Krutsinger September 1, 2022 at 1:17 AM When you teach, you can read this poem so easily, it is scary!

Jennifer Proxenos August 31, 2022 at 11:07 AM Wow from a Jack to a King. Good for him, i'm so pleased to hear stories like this. I hope he continued his studies, a real human success story, a child from a comprised situation to become an honors student, amazing how he blossomed. Great write my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer, Gershon Wolf August 31, 2022 at 7:13 PM Thanks, Jennifer. He sure did alright. :) gw

Linda Alice Fowler August 30, 2022 at 10:01 AM LOL Gershon. You had a bright, witty student. Sad but funny. Linda

Elizabeth Mccann August 29, 2022 at 4:28 PM Very clever..and touching. Reminds me of song "Can't dance, why should I?" Eliz Gershon Wolf August 30, 2022 at 9:34 PM Touche, Elizabeth. Thanks, gw

I Am Anaya August 29, 2022 at 1:15 PM I feel sorry for that student, and I can't stop laughing! Similar to texting or perhaps pronunciation, or both! I agree with michael tor as well. Interesting, Gershon. Have a nice day! Gershon Wolf August 30, 2022 at 9:34 PM Yes, Michael made an outstanding point. So glad for his brother as well. Peace, gw

Shirley Hawkins August 29, 2022 at 3:53 AM Aye doughnut beleaf U... sew their! Gershon Wolf August 30, 2022 at 9:34 PM I'm gonna leaf that comma-nt a loan, Surely.

Michael Tor August 28, 2022 at 10:01 PM We should never underestimate a childs abilities but should support and reinforce their effort in the process of learning, for their achievement might surprise us. My brother's son Brandon was slightly Autistic on the Spectrum. His current average in college is 107 and he tutors some in his accounting class. He has the highest average in college currently in his Business and accounting classes. His teachers tell my brother that Brandon can choose any career he loves and excel in scholastically. Michael Tor August 31, 2022 at 8:14 PM I am sure you are and or was a fine teacher with a great sense of humor Gershon your students were fortunate to have you as their teacher. Teachers do make the difference in children's life... I am sure you were one of those Teachers Gershon... Gershon Wolf August 30, 2022 at 9:33 PM You, Michael, have reminded me of something I too often forgot: Encouragement, and only encouragement, is what helps people write... I used to get to tied up in my 'English teacher role' from time to time. Thanks for the reminder, pal. Blessings, gw

Jeff Kyser August 28, 2022 at 8:55 PM To wit, too white to dance tonight And still can’t jump in spite o’ my height But I red what I writ, and sumpin ain’t rite; This auto-cowrecked program’s not werkin tonite Gershon Wolf August 30, 2022 at 9:29 PM 'auto-cowrecked program' -- You are hilarious, Jeff. I hope they appreciate your humor at home...