Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Here They Are

Used to fear the dentist
   and most things electronic
The mere thought of eyedrops
   produced pleading and histrionics

Trying new things or making a speech
   standing before a class with nothing to teach...
Having to confess the many errors of my ways 
   left me utterly chagrined, embarassed to say --

"Here they are," all my flaws and my weak points 
   not realizing I was about to greatly disappoint --
Only myself, and not any others; for that is
   how to dig yourself a mountain from a molehill
   ~ my dear sisters and brothers...

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Kurt Ravidas April 28, 2019 at 1:33 PM Heh, that's funny, Wolf) Gershon Wolf April 28, 2019 at 2:08 PM Thank you, Professor!! :) gw

Kurt Ravidas April 26, 2019 at 11:18 AM Pretty self-reflective) On the other hand, the self-reflection is one of the things we have in common with gods. The animals have not. Only few great apes, but they are almost humans) Gershon Wolf April 27, 2019 at 9:25 PM Thank you, Kurt... I'll give myself a 'B' in 'Reflectology,' based on 'pretty self-reflective.' What say you, Professor?! ~ Gershon

Mike Gentile March 11, 2019 at 12:17 PM Wow are they calling you Wolf Man now? I like it!! I also like this poem very much, I find its wisdom very meaningful and helpful, Well done! Gershon Wolf March 11, 2019 at 12:45 PM Heh, heh: I think Maureen is the only one on the Soup who calls me 'Wolf Man,' actually. (Others did and do in 'real life.) ... Thanks for the encouragement on the poem, Mike. Happy Monday! ~ gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 10, 2019 at 9:20 PM I like this revealing, engaging write Wolf Man. xomo Gershon Wolf March 11, 2019 at 12:45 PM Alright, M.M! … This write likes you too! :) gw

Line Gauthier March 10, 2019 at 9:30 AM Bravo. The professor professes well. Gershon Wolf March 11, 2019 at 12:47 PM I don't know. I could never be academic enough to be a professor, even a junior one. I'm just an instructor, a teacher. That's all I have ever 'professed' to being. LOL. Thanks, Line! :) gw

M. L. Kiser March 10, 2019 at 12:35 AM " how to dig yourself a mountain from a molehill", brilliant! Gershon Wolf March 11, 2019 at 12:47 PM Thanks a lot, M.L. I was just hoping that it wouldn't sound too contrived, is all... :) gw