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Infinitesimal

Thundering tanks, missiles, bombs invade the world with fire's alarms Far beneath their horrific rounds beats the heart of humanity ~ infinitesimal sound

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/29/2023 10:12:00 AM

Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup. A powerful/wonderful yet sad write. Prayer is the answer. Hope you/your son are OK. Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away.................

Terry Flood

Date: 11/1/2023 5:57:00 PM

I wonder if anyone, anywhere is actually listening, GW. I think we both know the answer to that.

Terry Flood
Date: 11/1/2023 6:37:00 PM

I truly love your reply and I would hate to belittle the gravitas therein but it puts me in mind of ‘Horton hears a who.’ In which everyone listens, but no one HEARS!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/1/2023 6:32:00 PM

'Anyone... O, Anyone... Hey, Anyone! You there?!' -- Hmm. Guess 'No one' is listening: 'No one... O, No one... Hey, No one! You there?!' I guess we'd better stop here, Terry... 'Terry... O, Terry...'

John Lawless

Date: 11/1/2023 8:40:00 AM

and yet without it.....

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/1/2023 6:24:00 PM

Without it -- perish the thought.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/1/2023 5:56:00 AM

You catch the beat of cacophony and zero in on the human heart.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/1/2023 6:22:00 PM

You know, I've never 'caught the beat of cacophony before.' ~ Old Fumble-fingers... Seriously, your comment just knocked my socks off, Kim. Thank you.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/1/2023 5:00:00 AM

a profound Rhyme poem, Gershon. I agree, even within the horrors of war, violence, and chaos, humanity's heart beats on..so inspirational and true, dear Gershon. Thank you for this deeply moving poem. Faving it, Sara

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/1/2023 6:19:00 PM

Thanks for such a rave (and fave) review, Sara. A rare day in May for me. (Is June coming soon)? ~ Rip Van Winkle

Judy Ball

Date: 11/1/2023 3:51:00 AM

If only we could stop the bombs and the wars for all time and let the world heal itself. We never seem to learn from the past. A very poignant piece my friend. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/1/2023 6:04:00 PM

If only, as you say... Yet we can't give in to Hamas or to the Master Terrorist, Mr. Putin. If we do, there will be no world left to heal. Thanks, Judy.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/1/2023 1:41:00 AM

The quiet of the beating hearts, I see them in my own heart as I read your profound words, huddled in bomb shelters. I'm praying as I try to type this comment.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/1/2023 6:00:00 PM

Thank you, and please keep praying. Crying, if you desire: The gate of tears is open in Heaven when others are closed. Peace, Gershon