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Erase the Pain

They hadn't spoken for over ten years A father and daughter ~ How could it be? Perchance they talked telepathically through tears Was his intuition prophetic? Would she be empathetic? He picked up the phone ~ Let's see! Dialing the number, his blood ran cold Hesitating, he questioned his goal What if this call causes sorrow untold? He trembled, and sighed a deep sigh The call would be hello again or goodbye-- Forever! ~ He tugged at the pain in his soul... May 08, 2018

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/14/2018 8:48:00 AM

Ten years. Oh, my. This sounds so real. I'm sure in some cases it is true; I do not want to think of such pain, and yet here it is, spread out and open.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/11/2018 8:46:00 AM

My father and I aren't too close -we talk a few times a year, that's all - hope this brave gesture is returned!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/11/2018 11:44:00 AM

O, Michelle. It breaks my heart to read this...Trust me, it really does...And I'm with you 110% regarding the hope you expressed! :) gw

John Lawless

Date: 5/10/2018 7:22:00 AM

Gershon, that last couplet raises the goose bumps, narrows the eyes, and teases tears from the heart.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/11/2018 2:06:00 AM

Whoa, John. Powerful praise coming from you...much appreciated, indeed...looks like this write has struck a chord. Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/9/2018 5:11:00 AM

Tugging the the heart strings with this one Gershon. I hope he made the call <3

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/10/2018 8:00:00 AM

mo love <3

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/9/2018 3:03:00 PM

Me too!! He better have! :)

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/9/2018 1:10:00 AM

Ahhh... as a daughter, I want him to call and call no matter what. Beautiful...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/9/2018 3:02:00 PM

Yes, very good. He should call and call...No doubt about it...Thanks for reading, Susan! :) gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/8/2018 11:18:00 PM

A beautiful poem. Unfortunately happens more often than we know. An awesome write, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/9/2018 3:01:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Line...and so true that it happens way too often...even in "the best of families." :) gw