Exodus

Why's everyone leaving Where they all going O.K - too much crime in the summer but not so bad when it's snowing What else is wrong with Chicago What should we fix first The schools that don't teach or the new mayor who would reach in our pockets for $800m in NEW taxes ... ...Though no one asked me, I think we should fix all the best roads and their roads signs to read 'To Exit Chicago - Right This Way!' ~ a neat little trick

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/25/2023 7:00:00 PM

Dreadfully sad Gershon, reminds me of Detroit, the once model city of America (1963). Another exodus, but the horrible thing is, when the darkness of violence steadly spreads like cancer, and quacks of those who have the power to cure the cancer just line pockets with greed...or whatever the heck is happening. Great write, as usual Gershon. I recall you wrote a poem once where some of us voted you would be mayor. Sounded fabulous. Stay safe dear friend!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2023 8:54:00 PM

Yes. Yes! Detroit! Once a city of 1.8 million; now home to under 800,000. Chicago is heading that direction faster than it realizes. With this new mayor, it just stepped on the gas big-time. ~ And Away We Go!

Bill Baker

Date: 5/25/2023 3:33:00 PM

It's hard to deal with corrupt and evil people. They almost never change their me first attitude, but moving is really hard at our ages and especially if your whole family lives where you do. At least you let that frustration out of your system with your poem. Hang in their. When the leaders of your people are passive, there is little hope. Write On my friend! Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2023 9:02:00 PM

You are sure right about how hard moving might be, but it's one step after another, and then I suppose it gets going. Just may have to jump ship before I go. Oh, well... Another adventure! Thanks, Bill ~ gw

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/25/2023 11:20:00 AM

I left long ago, when it was nothing like today. It’s a blue state, so expect more trouble. I saw!ones comment.the Olive are not babysitters for lawbreakers. Pretty soon, you will have to give up your house to them. They do it to Europeans. Worse, your life is at stake, I fear for all my friends and family in Chicago. Your city run by a Communist? He is far worse than any Black Panther ever was. Heis ruining all of Chicago. Pangie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/25/2023 2:12:00 PM

And the "Professional Jews" are all making nice to this Mayor ...

Michael Tor

Date: 5/25/2023 7:50:00 AM

Excellent solution Gershon. I just read about an area in central Florida, called the Villages that people are flocking to. Some say it is wonderful there others say its a swingers paradise lol. It is too bad these Leaders can't manage their crime and they tax you to death not contributing but living off the system. This is called Democratmunist(Comunist). lol. I feel your pain Gershon. We have much land up here in Upstate NY, but I am sure we are not to far away from how Chicago is, that is in NYC.Lol.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/25/2023 8:50:00 AM

Thanks, Michael. Unfortunate that NYC is part of NY State is all I can say! As for Chicago, we are infested with a fairly new species on this planet, called Democ-RATS. ... I feel your pain too, and I thank you for all of your visits, encouragement, and support! Excelsior! ~ gw

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/25/2023 7:53:00 AM

Yann Rolland

Date: 5/25/2023 12:03:00 AM

excellent poem, you have to criticize fast and tough to change Chicago, one way or other, you reach the target, very enjoyable, what a penning, amazing

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2023 8:53:00 PM

Chicago's gonna be tough to change. You're right, yann.

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/24/2023 11:02:00 PM

I know...sad; saw a news clip today showing homeless children sleeping on the floor at a police station. Hard to believe. Blessings my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2023 8:46:00 PM

NYC, Chicago... soon other cities. Police Station Sign: Vacancy, Homeless Wanted!