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His Life and Times

A day laborer was he His diet, stale bread and weak tea Hadn't much to say for he wasn't well-spoken Never took a break 'til he was already broken

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 11/2/2019 7:07:00 AM

Treat like mules and how sad are their lives, a nice pointed write Gershon . . .

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/4/2019 1:42:00 PM

That's right, like mules they are treated, too often. Thanks, Indiana! :) gw

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 10/30/2019 7:28:00 PM

Some of the best workers I've seen are day laborers Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/4/2019 1:41:00 PM

Well, certainly you are right, Timothy. 'Unskilled' laborers can be great workers, hard workers. Yet too often they used up and spat out by employers! Thanks for the observation, so true! Warm wishes, Gershon

Hello There

Date: 10/30/2019 3:08:00 PM

Now, that is a reality too many have known. Sad truth you've penned here, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/30/2019 5:04:00 PM

Yeah, it's sad, sadder, saddest, alright... Thanks, Gershon

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/30/2019 3:07:00 PM

i like the rhythm and the rhyme of this one, gershon! you've said it very well...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/30/2019 5:03:00 PM

Thanks a million, Ilene. Good to know that you like the way this one moves. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Chris Green

Date: 10/30/2019 12:31:00 PM

Sad my friend and I am sure there are many like this who just exists. that is why we should be nice to everyone the best we can.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/30/2019 2:57:00 PM

That's right. Treat everyone --- everyone --- with dignity! Man is made in the image of God, after all. Thank you, Chris! Cheers, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/30/2019 9:38:00 AM

I am relating to this one today in a big way!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/30/2019 11:25:00 AM

I can imagine that you can relate to this one right now... And while I am happy to see you commenting again ('writing sentences,' as you've put it), as well as happy for your feedback here---I sincerely hope that soon you will relate to this poem in a strictly intellectual sense!! Healing wishes, Gershon