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I Humbly Share How I've Written So Many Poems

A few relatives asked me how I write so many poems Given my surfeit of humility I decided to tell ‘em I start with a word sometimes a phrase Then something happens I go into a daze Whenever I come to, I’m no longer myself Seems that my poems ~ just write themselves

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 8/24/2024 3:42:00 PM

Gosh, I wish I could say the same Gershon. I recently wrote a poem about how my mind is a blank slate for writing as of late. I should read your poem again and again, one question, how do I get into a daze?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/24/2024 7:59:00 PM

Well, I tell you how I do it. See soup mail, please. Thanks, gw

Regina Elliott

Date: 8/24/2024 10:19:00 AM

You're a true poet, Gershon. I usually have either one word or a sentence form in my head. Keep on penning your poetic prizes, good for you and good for us. Shabbat Shalom :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/24/2024 7:56:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Regina... Sounds like we write poems about the same way: Start with a word or phrase, and go from there... And amazingly: I used to teach beginning adult ESL student 'Good for you,' and 'Good for us' the very first week they started. (I taught via real-life conversation; grammar for adult second-language speakers only discourages the vast majority of them).

thriveni c mysore

Date: 8/23/2024 3:00:00 AM

now that's a divine daze, maze, amaze. Be so very dazed dear poet.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/23/2024 3:09:00 PM

My humility underwhelms me, actually. lol. Thanks, thriveni.

John Lawless

Date: 8/22/2024 2:26:00 PM

the muse on the loose is very talented creature.....

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/22/2024 6:46:00 PM

Hahahaha. Another comment that slays me. Thanks for the chuckle, John!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/21/2024 9:29:00 PM

All it needs is just one tiny spark and boom it flows, like striking oil. I find your sub conscious plays a big part, go to bed with and idea and a trickle becomes a waterfall of words when you wake up. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/22/2024 6:46:00 PM

The trickle that tickles, eh?! Thanks, Tom!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/21/2024 7:42:00 PM

i can so relate...although having a theme is basic,the final outcome writes itself down...remarkable read, gershon...very creative!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/22/2024 6:44:00 PM

Appreciate your kind words, Nette! Thank you, Gershon