Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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 June 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM Nice depiction of the have and have not contrasts through the eyes of kitchen ware.

Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2025 at 3:07 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!

Joseph P. DiMino June 23, 2025 at 3:07 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 June 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM Crazy, for certain. ~ Gershon

CayCay Godwin June 23, 2025 at 11:33 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 June 23, 2025 at 7:44 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 June 23, 2025 at 5:33 AM subtly fierce,my gut aches...your artwords paint an almost sordid mood , gershon.! Gershon Wolf June 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM Actually, sordid AND fetid. Whew. ~ gw

John Lawless June 23, 2025 at 4:56 AM grew up in walking distance of the financial district in a cold-water flat in a three decker Gershon Wolf June 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM Never grew up at all, myself...