Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Got No Rhythm, Got No Beat

           Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota
               Indian names of American fame

            Lake Winnebago, Mt. Moosilauke 
                Indian names, American Jabberwocky 

            LeBron, Te’Oscar and Shaquille
                Black Men, America’s athletic ideal

            Beyonce and Megan Three Stallion
                Black women, enticing hellions  

             Yet in the White House we get Joe and Donald
                 Next time, maybe ‘Pete’ 

             Those white names’ve got no rhythm
                 They’ve got no beat

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Daniel Henry Rodgers August 13, 2026 at 9:22 AM Hello Gershon, quite a witty observation, and underneath the humor there is a clear truth. Institutional power often strips away the color, soul, and rhythm of the very culture it's meant to represent. It’s clever and playful. Really fun, insightful work, Gershon. Blessings, Daniel

Chris Conn August 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM Reserve currency not being surrendered or forfeited. Failures being rewarded. World war way overdue … Ai being lauded as the next Big Bang, but in fact it’s the end of all things new and broadening. Decadence at the races …

Christopher Delegans August 12, 2026 at 11:06 PM Always delighted to read your work, Gershon. This is very unique, funny and creative all at the same time.