Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Deep in Prayer

  O'er Jerusalem's hills the sun sinks 
    lower, lower 
  'til 'tis but a memory

   Horizons dim 'til 
     the promise of today
   is extinguished
     by darkness' sway

   Stars appear: twinkle, glisten
     forming constellations
   Israel deep in prayer
     alone among the nations

   Freitig nacht gekummen                  Yiddish for 'Friday night has come'
     wrapped in mystery
   A people of haunting emotions 
     preserving its history

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Regina Elliott April 6, 2025 at 7:36 AM p.s - and a FAV too! :)))))

Regina Elliott April 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM Am Yisrael Chai! So many of us in prayer for our Israel daily. My church is taking a few members along with the pastor to Israel next year. How I so wish I could go. But I'm too physically infirm. I'm going to give one of the church members my poem, "The Persecuted," to place at the Western Wailing Wall, that's my plan anyway. Shalom u'vrakha :)

Nette Onclaud April 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM hi gersh...did you send me a soupie didn't get any... huggs

Nette Onclaud April 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM soulful lines make this gem a true beauty, indeed, gershon...i like, like! Gershon Wolf April 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM And I like, like, like the comment, Nette. TYSM, Gershon

John Read April 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM Hopefully one day Israel will find peace. Gershon Wolf April 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM Lasting peace sure would be nice. No end in sight currently. Thanks, gw

Mike Gentile April 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM Gershon, this one is absolutely beautiful! Indeed, a deep and rich sentiment! I hope you've been well, Happy Saturday!! Gershon Wolf April 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM Mike Gentile... Hmmm. I think I remember you from the 'olden days.' lol. Thanks for your kind words, and please don't be a stranger. ~ Gershon

Oliver Mckeithan April 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM Well said Gershon. A long and ancient history to preserve. Gershon Wolf April 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM Right on. One of the longest and ancient-est histories at that.

Reya Suri April 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM How creative!! I love the formatting and rhyme scheme for this one. The piece is touching and deep :) Gershon Wolf April 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM Thank you for your kind words, Reya. Hope the weekend is going well for you. ~ Gershon

Michael Tor April 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM Heartfelt write Gershon touched my heart when I read it. A favorite my friend... Michael Tor April 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM The project will begin soon, I am doing the drawings, and making up a materials list then I have to coordinate the deliveries. I can't wait till it is all over. lol. Gershon Wolf April 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM Thank you for the fave, Michael, as always. Really appreciated... Hope your project is going well. ~ Gershon