Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

In His Flowing Robes

Preaching repentance in his flowing robes
    Abstinence from that which stains the soul

  The ascetic slumped forward, face downcast
    Neglecting his body, he'd breathed his last

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Anselmo Boles January 31, 2023 at 5:30 PM Too much preaching absent of sincere doing, can lead to someone's own undoing!...ab Gershon Wolf January 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM Ooh! Nice two-liner in that comment, Anselmo. Thanks! Makes my evening.

Paula Goldsmith January 31, 2023 at 12:41 PM Watch out for the robes. Make sure you get the right one. Have a blessed day ................. Gershon Wolf January 31, 2023 at 6:33 PM O.K., Paula. Your wish is my obey.

Arlo Parker January 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM Inspiration. ~;o] Gershon Wolf January 31, 2023 at 6:35 PM -- from Perspiration doth it stem...

Michael Tor January 31, 2023 at 8:09 AM Those robes went up instead of down... Gershon Wolf January 31, 2023 at 6:39 PM Though not according to everyone...

Valsa George January 30, 2023 at 9:13 PM In his flowing robes he will be lifted straight into the bosom of Abraham! :) Gershon Wolf January 31, 2023 at 6:41 PM He'll see, won't he?!