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Thanks to Alexis Y., whose 'Applause or No Applause' (12/20/20), inspired this write...

Ink of the Heart

A poet needs dip his pen
  in the ink of his heart
Lest his verse be reduced
  to sterile, soulless art

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Iris E. Sankey- Lewis

Date: 6/25/2021 2:20:00 PM

"Soulless art" short and sober gem of a reminder.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/25/2021 3:43:00 PM

Thanks, Iris. I like the phrasing of your comment -- a 'sober gem.' I think that my wife would prefer me to be 'drunk on diamonds.' Oh, well. She's married a teetotaler.... Thanks again, and Happy Weekend! :) gw

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/22/2021 4:02:00 PM

Hello Gershon, I love this poem. It will be my fav. Enjoy your evening my frined.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/23/2021 10:42:00 AM

Hello Gershon, Yes I did. You are welcome my friend. enjoyyur day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/22/2021 7:45:00 PM

You sure went back in time to retrieve this one, Darlene. Thank you so much. :) gw

Quoth Theraven

Date: 1/17/2021 9:02:00 PM

Gershon, So it was, the finest ink. -Richard

Beryl A. Ouma

Date: 1/5/2021 1:35:00 AM

'educed to sterile, soulless art.' perfect

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/5/2021 3:52:00 PM

Appreciate your generous assessment, Beryl. Peace and Prosperity, Gershon

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/25/2020 4:20:00 AM

This is good... Congratulations Gershon Wolf on POTD...

John Watt

Date: 12/23/2020 7:49:00 AM

So true! Love the image of 'ink of the heart'. Wonderfully said in a compact 4 lines, my friend, and hearty potd congratulations! ~ heartless Henry (will respond to your soupmail today)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/23/2020 6:35:00 PM

Heartless, I want to know if you really are Henry the VIII. lol. Thanks, John. Onward and Upward, Gershon

John Gondolf

Date: 12/23/2020 6:44:00 AM

So much truth to your words, Gershon, the ink should always flow from the heart. A belated congrats on POTD. Happy holidays my friend. John

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/23/2020 6:33:00 PM

John, appreciate your good wishes. Tidings of Joy, Gershon

Simon Hamill

Date: 12/22/2020 11:11:00 PM

How true Gershon, Congratulations on POTD. Hope you and your family have a wonderful christmas.take care.simon:)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/23/2020 6:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Simon! :) gw

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 12/22/2020 7:29:00 PM

I agree with all the wonderful comments friends have sent you.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/23/2020 5:30:00 PM

Thank you for the sweet words of encouragement, barbara! Holiday Joy, Gershon

Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/22/2020 3:48:00 PM

Clever rhyme, Gershon. I enjoyed it. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. ~Angie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Angie! Wishing you Peace and Purpose! Happiness and Light, Gershon

Eve Roper

Date: 12/22/2020 2:55:00 PM

Well said, Gershon, congratulations on POTD. Merry Christmas. Hugs Eve

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:39:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve. Holiday joy to you and yours, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/22/2020 1:48:00 PM

The ink of your heart is full and flowing, gw, many congratulations on your POTD!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 2:56:00 PM

Appreciate a comment so sweet. A real treat, Michelle. Happiness and Joy, Gershon

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/22/2020 1:01:00 PM

Gershon, congratulations on POTD!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 2:56:00 PM

Thank you, Tania. Here's to a glorious holiday season for you and yours. :) gw

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/22/2020 12:44:00 PM

Writing from the heart, many poets and poetess do. Those emotions and moments are truly felt. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 2:57:00 PM

And thank you for the encouragement and the kind words, Brandy. Season's best, Gershon

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/22/2020 11:30:00 AM

If only they did! Write your heart, you get massacred. I have written tons of poems with same message...get shot down and avoided. See my Poem today...it will get three reads at best! Not unusual. I am not a Democrat. Woo Hoo. Congrats, Panagiota

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 2:59:00 PM

Just keep this in mind: One person's art is another's fart! (I don't know; that just kind of spilled out... Must be the beans...). Keep the Faith, PAngie! ~ Season's Happiness, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/22/2020 10:58:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD Gershon! :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. Hope you are well. Peace on Earth, Gershon

Marilene Evans

Date: 12/22/2020 10:26:00 AM

Congrats! Short and sweet.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:00:00 PM

--and could have been a tweet! Thanks, Marilene. ~ Little Birdie

Mark Toney

Date: 12/22/2020 10:19:00 AM

Nicely done, Gershon. Congratulations on Poem of the Day! ~Mark

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:09:00 PM

Thank you so much for noticing, Mark. Wishing you and yours a Wonderful Holiday Season! :) gw

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/22/2020 9:36:00 AM

Heartfelt congratulations Gershon on your soulful POTD! So much said in your four lines. Enjoy the honor! Happy Holidays to you!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:39:00 PM

Thanks, Sam! Tidings of Joy, Gershon

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/22/2020 9:26:00 AM

Well penned 'Ink of the Heart' Gershon. Congrats on you POTD. Have a great day ~ Ani

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:41:00 PM

Ani, appreciate your kind words. Have a wonderful holiday season! :) gw

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/22/2020 9:23:00 AM

Congratulations Gershon, a well deserved poem of the day, ink from the heart, love it. Belle

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:45:00 PM

Thank you for your nice comment, Belle. ~ December Delight! ~ Gershon

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/22/2020 9:06:00 AM

Twas no truer words composed my friend. A poet should write from heart and soul- give the best they can and do so without regards to fear, favor or disappointment. Sincere giving is the key, imho. Congratulations of your POTD honor my friend. A fav-- God bless...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/22/2020 3:48:00 PM

Thank you for your heartfelt words, Robert. May the season bring you healing and joy! Peace on Earth, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/22/2020 11:36:00 AM

They hate honesty here. Conformity to the Left comes first. Pangie