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Down the Block from Prosperity

silverware tarnished forks absent some teeth plates chipped at the edges set of cups incomplete the table wobbled and creaked like them, sad and bleak... down the block from prosperity of which they hadn't a peek

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David Crandall

Date: 6/24/2025 9:15:00 AM

Nice depiction of the have and have not contrasts through the eyes of kitchen ware.

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/23/2025 3:07:00 PM

Well said, Gershon; some have more than enough...and some have very little. Most would settle, poverty ok if there were peace. Crazy world.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2025 9:10:00 PM

Crazy, for certain. ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/23/2025 3:07:00 PM

Good imagery for the topic! I guess when it all adds up to sad and bleak…they don’t want a peak but some part in the prosperity. God bless!

CayCay Jennings

Date: 6/23/2025 11:33:00 AM

A dramatic quick view of poverty, like opinions formed when a curtain is pulled back for a mere second - wonder what's behind the curtain at the rich place? Well done. Love, CayCay

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/23/2025 7:44:00 AM

I see the spirit of the world echoing these Lines..A reflection many ignore.. every mirror Has two surfaces..One being non interactive Though, G W.'

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/23/2025 5:33:00 AM

subtly fierce,my gut aches...your artwords paint an almost sordid mood , gershon.!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2025 9:13:00 PM

Actually, sordid AND fetid. Whew. ~ gw

John Lawless

Date: 6/23/2025 4:56:00 AM

grew up in walking distance of the financial district in a cold-water flat in a three decker

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2025 9:14:00 PM

Never grew up at all, myself...