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Gershon Wolf

Gershon Wolf is a super kind of fellow In his poems, sometimes you hear him bellow He is a conservative Jew, On Poetry Soup very few No one would dare call Gershon Wolf yellow! Gershon is a stand-up and be counted guy What he believes he would write high in the sky Never one to fumble Though sometimes he grumbles Gershon Wolf -- a solid kind you cannot buy! I am proud to call Gershon Wolf my friend I know he will stand with me 'til the end We seldom see eye to eye, No matter how hard we try My wholehearted admiration I send. SECOND PLACE WINNER "Paean on Poets" poetry contest sponsored by Margarita Lillico written March 11, 2022

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Ann Peck

Date: 4/20/2022 7:45:00 AM

I agree with you about Gershon! I look forward to his comments. Your limericks are great! I really like "stand up and be counted guy" Congratulations on your win!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/20/2022 2:09:00 PM

Gershon is very important to me. I love reading his pithy writing, and I do think he is a very, very wise man! Thanks for your comment, Ann.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/19/2022 4:05:00 AM

Three superb limericks on a wonderful person, Milt:) congratulations:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/19/2022 7:26:00 AM

He is, indeed, Jo. Thanks for your read and your comment.

Beata Agustin

Date: 4/18/2022 3:07:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this tribute to Gershon Wolf. God bless you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/18/2022 8:03:00 AM

You are so very welcome, Beata. Gershon is a very special person.

Valsa George

Date: 4/17/2022 10:26:00 PM

A highly commendable work on Gershon ! Congratulations Milton !

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/18/2022 8:03:00 AM

Valsa, thanks so much. Yes, Gershon is a "highly commendable" person!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/17/2022 9:41:00 PM

A very beautiful limerick on Gershon Wolf. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/18/2022 8:03:00 AM

Thanks, Chris.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/13/2022 12:09:00 PM

He sees it now, Caren and Milt. Thanks for the chuckle and the compliments, Milt. Here's to friendship! With appreciation, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/13/2022 12:46:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon. Every word of it is from my heart!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/12/2022 5:16:00 AM

This is terrific! I hope he sees it!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2022 9:27:00 AM

I do, too, but he'll probably be embarrassed!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 3/11/2022 4:20:00 PM

A true friend is someone who can agree to disagree with you. It makes for more interesting conversations. Gershon will appreciate your gracious tribute, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2022 6:59:00 PM

I think he will. He will admire my honesty, in any case. Gershon is a very special person.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/11/2022 10:45:00 AM

Good choice! Gershon always tries to improve his work, and that merits everyone's attention! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2022 12:43:00 PM

They simply don't make them like Gershon any more. I admire him more than about anyone I know, Rico. Fine fellow.

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 3/11/2022 10:20:00 AM

A lovely tribute indeed. Well stated and I agree with the sentiments expressed.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2022 10:23:00 AM

Thank you so much, Kenneth.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/11/2022 9:54:00 AM

Lovely tribute Milton, Gershon will love this. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2022 10:23:00 AM

I hope he will, Tom. He's a super guy!

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/11/2022 9:50:00 AM

WoW! Milt, This is a wonderful tribute to Gershon. I know he will just love it. Being able to agree to disagree is saying something. I think that you both are stand-up gentlemen and I'm proud to be a part of Soupville with you both. Well done. Best wishes in the contest -Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2022 10:23:00 AM

Thanks so much, Alexis.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/11/2022 9:28:00 AM

A wonderful tribute to Gershon, Milton! I think he’ll be very touched. It’s great when we are able to overlook differences and just appreciate each other’s work and still be supportive poetically…

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2022 9:37:00 AM

I tried to write in the kind of tone I would expect Gershon to enjoy. He's a wonderful fellow, and I'm so glad I have gotten to know him here on Poetry Soup. Thanks, Ilene, for your affirmation, too.