Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Custodian of Tradition

My son Jacob, he follows traditions
  Religious, he has certain ambitions

    He prays to God three times a day
    I think he even knows what to say

  Straight as an arrow, and square as a box
  Jacob took a liking to bagels and lox

    Sister snitched: Jacob prays right before he eats
     ~ that I don't slip a slice of pork in his daily treat

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Kim Rodrigues September 18, 2023 at 6:56 PM Too funny! The straightlaced son baited by his mischievous sis!

Sara Kendrick September 18, 2023 at 3:46 AM It is good that your son does try to apply the food restrictions of his faith to his life. It possibly will help him live longer. Be proud of a son who wants to do what is taught to him that is right and not do evil because there is so much of the evil in the world today. Sara Gershon Wolf September 18, 2023 at 6:38 PM Very proud of my Jacob.

Valsa George September 17, 2023 at 9:18 PM It's a blessing to have such a son. I feel a curious liking for your Jacob. :) Gershon Wolf September 18, 2023 at 6:37 PM He's still single, Valsa. But he will not even talk to a married woman! lol. ~ gw

Linda Alice Fowler September 17, 2023 at 10:01 AM You naughty boy, you! You wouldn't, would you? smiles, :) Gershon Wolf September 17, 2023 at 7:26 PM Who me? Naaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh.

Robert Lindley September 16, 2023 at 12:19 PM You my friend have a son to be most proud of. Great short poem. I love the funny part. God bless you. Gershon Wolf September 17, 2023 at 7:28 PM Thank you for the nice comment, Robert. Blessings, gw

Panagiota Romios September 16, 2023 at 8:09 AM “To treff or not to treff,,,,that is the question!” Fun Knees, Pangie x x Gershon Wolf September 17, 2023 at 7:29 PM Heh-heh. Cute comment, P! Thanks!

Terry Miller September 16, 2023 at 4:12 AM Made me smile! Gershon Wolf September 17, 2023 at 7:33 PM Keep smiling, Terry. Light and levity, Gershon

Shirley Hawkins September 15, 2023 at 8:52 PM No pork on this young man's fork. Rabbi's may talk , Or baulk. I Like this couplet and bagels too. Gershon Wolf September 17, 2023 at 7:38 PM Ha, ha! Love your comment, Shirley! Make mine ham and cheese, with a side of shrimp. ~ Ex-Rabbi

John Lawless September 15, 2023 at 8:53 AM Just don't step on the apple.....it seems it didn't fall far from the tree...... Gershon Wolf September 17, 2023 at 7:41 PM Drats. Stepped on the snake instead.

Bill Baker September 14, 2023 at 9:27 PM Cute share, Gershon. I had to smile a couple of times, but it sounds like a son to be proud of dad. Thanks for sharing. Bill Gershon Wolf September 17, 2023 at 7:41 PM Keep smiling, Bill!