Gershon Wolf Poet Sonnet

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A little darkness into every life must fall...

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 June 17, 2020 at 2:37 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 Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 3:05 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 June 17, 2020 at 11:47 AM Gw, you totally nailed this one. Awesome Sonnet. perfect, meaningful rhymes. Great job!! Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:22 PM Hey, Mike! Thanks for the enthusiasm, albeit for a bit of a dark write. Stay cool, my friend. Happy Wednesday! :) gw

John Hamilton June 17, 2020 at 11:08 AM Wow Gershon a sonnet, I truly enjoyed this although of somber note it is so well written. Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:21 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 June 17, 2020 at 9:38 AM Things have opened up more here in Texas and it makes a huge difference in morale. Gorgeous soulful penning! Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:19 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 June 17, 2020 at 9:12 AM GW, Lovely sattire on current affairs of the world in a sonnet. Best. Mohan Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:18 PM Yes, in a sonnet! Appreciate the encouragement, Mohan! :) gw

John Gondolf June 17, 2020 at 6:33 AM You described the "new normal" well, Gershon, nicely penned. John Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:18 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 June 17, 2020 at 5:54 AM unknown darkness crushes every flaring hope of heart.....rough breath crawling inside to come out forever...... Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:16 PM Times are, indeed, tough. Thanks, Mahtab! :) gw

Arturo Michael June 17, 2020 at 5:47 AM You talking these times...it's hard..All the best Gershon Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:15 PM Yup, 'talking the times.' Nice turn of phrase there, Arturo. Thanks! ~ Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong June 17, 2020 at 3:33 AM All too true, sadly Gershon. So well expressed my friend. Blessings xxoo Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:15 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 June 16, 2020 at 11:24 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 Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:14 PM Me, too. I wonder too, John. It's an eerie, queasy feeling, isn't it?! Thanks for the insightful comment! Best wishes, Gershon