Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Fame and Fortune

Fame and fortune
     she did not seek

   For she was humble
     she stayed meek

   Her twin brother
     chased a star

   That did her brother's
     life devour

   So, please adopt
     his sister’s view

   Let fame and fortune
     ~ come to you

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Caren Krutsinger June 23, 2022 at 2:36 AM "let fame and fortune come to you" - yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Robert Gorelick June 19, 2022 at 3:49 PM Good things come to those who wait. I'm still waiting! Clever...Robert Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:36 PM Me too. How long is your line, by the way? ... lol.

Panagiota Romios June 19, 2022 at 3:16 PM Not having made a fortune nor fame, what can I say. Judge those who did?? . I do know both money and also having a fat-head for no reason are destructive. Toss in booze, edibles and drugs, the highway to hell. . We can be our worst enemies. Panagiota xx Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:36 PM I don't know. Fortune sounds just fine with me... lol.

Edward Ibeh June 19, 2022 at 2:18 PM Nicely done, Gershon:-) Fame is a drag. It's terrifying to lose your privacy! I'll take fortune any day. Then again, anybody would! lol Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:36 PM You've got it, Edward. Let them show you the money!

Tom Cunningham June 19, 2022 at 12:06 PM I'll just settle for the fortune, couldn't cope with the paparazzi lol. Tom Tom Cunningham June 20, 2022 at 3:12 AM May have to go dark for a while Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:35 PM You're smart, Tom. My sources told me Putin's paparazzi are hot on your trail...

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 19, 2022 at 10:25 AM There is solid advice in this fine poem, Gershon. Fame and fortune can be very elusive. A person should just be the best they can be (which is reward in itself), and if it happens, it happens. :) Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:34 PM There you go, Evelyn. Let the chips fall where they may. ~ Casino Cat

L Milton Hankins June 19, 2022 at 9:09 AM I think that's a splendid idea, gw. Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:32 PM I imagine F & F are headed you way at this very moment, Milt. :) gw

Karen Jones June 19, 2022 at 6:02 AM Great advice in this one. Well done. Happy Father's Day if you celebrate! Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM I do celebrate Dad's Day, Karen. I tell corny jokes all day... l9l. Thanks for your wishes. :) gw

Mike Gentile June 19, 2022 at 5:06 AM Fortune wears many faces I believe GW! Great thoughts!! Happy Sunday ! Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:23 PM Shakespeare said Fortune was a strumpet! Who knew? :) gw

Valsa George June 19, 2022 at 12:37 AM Do not go after fame and name. If one really deserves them, they will naturally come to her/him. Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:23 PM That's exactly right, Valsa. Well, at least I don't have to worry about Fame coming after me. As for you,... :)

Michael Tor June 18, 2022 at 10:23 PM I ve been waiting all my life for it Gershon. Be well my friend... Michael Tor June 19, 2022 at 9:34 PM lol!!! Gershon Wolf June 19, 2022 at 5:19 PM Hey, Michael. Me, too. Seems fame and fortune aren't getting the message about you and me. Maybe we should alert them with a -- hunger strike or something. lol. Thanks, gw