Gershon Wolf Poet Sonnet

First Date

'Twas for a freshman dance called Turnabout,
  Her invitation was such a surprise;
She was tall and fair, exuding social grace,
  A bashful jock was I, so out-of-place.
Her brother drove us, a gallant gesture,
  I actually sat down next to him!
Left her fuming alone in the back seat, 
  Fighting off tears, smiling a smile so grim.

The moon shone bright, the stars brightly twinkling,
  Heaven-sent alluring constellations;
Comets and meteors painted the sky,
  Midst planets with dazzling rotations.
Whilst down on Earth, a fair maiden's distress
  Let disappointment her fair cheek caress.

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John Watt October 16, 2020 at 12:04 AM Gershon, I felt so out-of-place in my dating years, so this resonates (painfully!) with me. I went to see this one because it was apparently your first sonnet (at Soup at least?) Nicely done, with a real human touch. Out of curiosity, what sport(s) were you a jock in? Cheers ~ John John Watt October 16, 2020 at 1:15 PM I've always enjoyed playing sports, but I was more of a nerd in HS and college. Intramural volleyball, badminton, softball, racquetball; those were my favorites. I still play racquetball. Tennis too, if I can get my opponents to stop laughing at my goofy serve, lol! I admire anyone who can play basketball well - I'm terrible at it! ~ Word Nerd Gershon Wolf October 16, 2020 at 6:23 AM Yeah, you're right, John. This isn't bad for a first sonnet... And I'm still 'trying to write one.' lol... As for jockdom: I was really a basketball jock; played football too because of peer pressure -- bad move. Ruined my right knee, although I managed to run on it until age 56. Then everything started to go... But my favorite sport is baseball. How about you? Were a 'jock' too? ~ Jocks Hate Poets lol

Eve Roper February 14, 2018 at 7:52 PM Congratulations on your win, Gershon!.. Happy Valentine's Day Hugs Eve ~`* Gershon Wolf February 14, 2018 at 8:02 PM Thank you, Eve! HVD to you as well. :) Gershon

Line Gauthier February 14, 2018 at 6:45 AM Back with congrats, Gershon. Gershon Wolf February 14, 2018 at 11:40 AM Hey, we both did it this time. (Maybe we'll be a "tag team" someday)...But yours was REALLY TOPS!! Congrats, gw

John Gondolf February 14, 2018 at 6:19 AM Nicely done, Gershon, congrats on your win. John

Line Gauthier February 12, 2018 at 7:50 AM Delightfully funny. Well done, Gershon. Gershon Wolf February 14, 2018 at 11:37 AM Thank you, Line. And once again, congratulations to you on your richly-deserved first place trophy winner! Gershon Wolf February 12, 2018 at 1:10 PM Thank you, as always...Always wonder what happened to that young lady. She was a real winner too---and I, nowhere near ready for prime time. What a mismatch that was. What did she ever see in me, I wonder...Line, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Best, Gershon Gershon Wolf February 12, 2018 at 1:10 PM Thank you, as always...Always wonder what happened to that young lady. She was a real winner too---and I, nowhere near ready for prime time. What a mismatch that was. What did she ever see in me, I wonder...Line, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Best, Gershon