Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Dear Deer

"Oh, dear.  The poor deer --
   shot by a poor hunter," they cry
And I truly agree with their "Why
   should men hunt merely for sport?"

For what sense does it make
   the poor deer's life to abort?  

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Yet when a deer kills a man
   I shall be blunt here:

For that man do they shed a tear?
   "Oh, dear. The poor dear..." 
And do the deer they confront?
   Or does that refined sensibilities affront?

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And while we're considering all this
   Let's entertain another thought unkind --
Without deer meat, that's venison, in 1621
   Today there might not be any Thanksgiving fun


         January 04, 2019
Entry in "Food for Thought" contest
        Sponsor: Silent One

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Vladislav Raven January 6, 2019 at 5:56 PM Hi Gershon, dropping back with my congratulations on your much deserved win in the contest with this wonderful write. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

Janice Canerdy January 6, 2019 at 1:44 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Gershon Wolf January 6, 2019 at 2:43 PM Thanks much, Janice. Best wishes, Gershon

Vijay Pandit January 6, 2019 at 1:41 PM Great write..a well deserved win in the contest, Gershon. Congrats! Gershon Wolf January 6, 2019 at 1:44 PM Thank you, Vijay. Much appreciated. And congrats once again to you as well on your win with your profound, moving poem. Best wishes, Gershon

Anne-Lise Andresen January 6, 2019 at 1:33 PM - A great win, congratulations Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gershon Wolf January 6, 2019 at 1:43 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, and congrats to you on your win as well. Warm winter wishes, Gershon

Bobby May January 6, 2019 at 12:42 PM Congratulations Gershon! This was awesome! Gershon Wolf January 6, 2019 at 1:08 PM High praise. Thank you, my friend. And once again, congrats to you on feeding your hungry muse (in this contest). Best wishes, Gershon

Silent One January 6, 2019 at 10:42 AM Intellectual thoughts and clever take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Gershon Wolf January 6, 2019 at 1:07 PM Thanks for even considering this one, esp. since it possibly 'ruffles feathers' a bit. Best wishes, Gershon

Vladislav Raven January 4, 2019 at 1:55 PM Hi Gershon, another excellent write. I am not into the killing of animals, then I have to admit, I am a bit hypocritical in the respect that I am not averse to a good piece of Venison. Such is the way of man my friend. Loved the content. Have a wonderful weekend....Mike. Gershon Wolf January 4, 2019 at 2:20 PM Truth is, we're all hypocrites in one way or another. If we hold our lives, our beliefs, our actions up to a mirror, none of us is unstained in some way... I guess that's the point... Always a privilege and a pleasure to hear your point of view, Mike. Have a great day! ~ Gershon