Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Ignominy

     Miriam spoke against Moses, her brother*
        while Aaron held his tongue
     Yet Aaron’s silence helped him none

     Offering no defense of his brother Moses ~
        Aaron beheld his sister undone**


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     *See Numbers 12: 1-9
     **Numbers 12:10

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J. Summers April 12, 2024 at 1:14 PM One of my favorite Old Testament passages. It is just overflowing with life lessons. You could have taken this in most any direction but left us with the basic facts of the matter. By the way, I saw your remarks to Paul regarding his Kent State poem…absolutely floored me. John Gershon Wolf April 12, 2024 at 4:04 PM I've become a reporter, instead of an 'analyst.' Good move on my part, I think... As for Kent State: I was gobsmacked myself. Shows you what cancel culture can do, eh? Have a great weekend, John. ~ Gershon

Hilda Greenhough April 12, 2024 at 8:32 AM An eye opener for me. Family squabbles evidently existed in biblical times. A good poem.