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Doomsday

The sun burned bright before the dawn
The moon winked twice, and then was gone
It rained down snow amidst the heat
Unnatural, discord's drumbeat...
Pets walked their masters to and fro
There wasn't any place to go
Attractions closed, most shops shut down
Where once were smiles, now only frowns...

TV's news shows just yammered on
Folks turned away, suppressing yawns
Hid in their rooms, and played their games
The world they knew, now up in flames...
The world collapsed at eventide
Its soul gone rotten from inside

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Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/17/2020 2:37:00 PM What a powerful poem, Gershon! You described the current state of affairs so well that it gave me chills. I hope we live to see the day when all this violence ends, though I'm beginning to doubt it. We don't seem to learn from past mistakes. Excellent writing. A fave for me! Hugs, carolyn Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 3:05:00 PM Always an honor for me to receive a FAVE, esp. from a class act like you, Carolyn. Thank you so much! Take good care, Gershon

Mike Gentile Date: 6/17/2020 11:47:00 AM Gw, you totally nailed this one. Awesome Sonnet. perfect, meaningful rhymes. Great job!! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:22:00 PM Hey, Mike! Thanks for the enthusiasm, albeit for a bit of a dark write. Stay cool, my friend. Happy Wednesday! :) gw

John Hamilton Date: 6/17/2020 11:08:00 AM Wow Gershon a sonnet, I truly enjoyed this although of somber note it is so well written. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:21:00 PM Interesting comment: I myself was thinking that it was just too somber for a sonnet as I was penning it... Oh, well, the ink's been linked... Thanks, John! :) gw

P.S. Awtry Date: 6/17/2020 9:38:00 AM Things have opened up more here in Texas and it makes a huge difference in morale. Gorgeous soulful penning! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:19:00 PM Hopefully, things won't have to take a step back in Texas. Some states that opened (almost) fully are on the verge of walking it back, due to a spike in positive tests and hospitalizations... :) gw

Mohan Chutani Date: 6/17/2020 9:12:00 AM GW, Lovely sattire on current affairs of the world in a sonnet. Best. Mohan Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:18:00 PM Yes, in a sonnet! Appreciate the encouragement, Mohan! :) gw

John Gondolf Date: 6/17/2020 6:33:00 AM You described the "new normal" well, Gershon, nicely penned. John Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:18:00 PM Thank you, John! As someone whom I regard as a master of the sonnet form, you kind words are especially encouraging. All the best, Gershon

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 6/17/2020 5:54:00 AM unknown darkness crushes every flaring hope of heart.....rough breath crawling inside to come out forever...... Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:16:00 PM Times are, indeed, tough. Thanks, Mahtab! :) gw

Arturo Michael Date: 6/17/2020 5:47:00 AM You talking these times...it's hard..All the best Gershon Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:15:00 PM Yup, 'talking the times.' Nice turn of phrase there, Arturo. Thanks! ~ Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/17/2020 3:33:00 AM All too true, sadly Gershon. So well expressed my friend. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:15:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie. I view you as a model sonnet-writer. So, I really appreciate your kind words about this sonnet. Take good care, Gershon

John Watt Date: 6/16/2020 11:24:00 PM Sad but true commentary of our times, GW. I wonder if we'll even recognize our world once it is deemed safe for living in. All my best, John Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/17/2020 1:14:00 PM Me, too. I wonder too, John. It's an eerie, queasy feeling, isn't it?! Thanks for the insightful comment! Best wishes, Gershon