Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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 May 14, 2018 at 8:48 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 May 11, 2018 at 8:46 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 May 11, 2018 at 11:44 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 May 10, 2018 at 7:22 AM Gershon, that last couplet raises the goose bumps, narrows the eyes, and teases tears from the heart. Gershon Wolf May 11, 2018 at 2:06 AM Whoa, John. Powerful praise coming from you...much appreciated, indeed...looks like this write has struck a chord. Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 9, 2018 at 5:11 AM Tugging the the heart strings with this one Gershon. I hope he made the call <3 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 10, 2018 at 8:00 AM mo love <3 Gershon Wolf May 9, 2018 at 3:03 PM Me too!! He better have! :)

Susan Gentry May 9, 2018 at 1:10 AM Ahhh... as a daughter, I want him to call and call no matter what. Beautiful... Gershon Wolf May 9, 2018 at 3:02 PM Yes, very good. He should call and call...No doubt about it...Thanks for reading, Susan! :) gw

Line Gauthier May 8, 2018 at 11:18 PM A beautiful poem. Unfortunately happens more often than we know. An awesome write, Gershon. Gershon Wolf May 9, 2018 at 3:01 PM Thank you for your kind words, Line...and so true that it happens way too often...even in "the best of families." :) gw