Gershon Wolf Poet Light Verse

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To all of my Poetry Soup friends who attend Passover Seders, the lines of this poem may well ring true...

Happy Holiday!  And I'll be 'back at ya' in a few days...

 

 

It's Passover-Seder Time

Alright, you guys, it's 'Passover-Seder-time!'
  First we party -- Drink a whole glass of wine.

Wait, wait, wait.  Back-up.  We gotta tell the story:
  Ask all those questions; Describe God in all His glory.

Hey, hey, story's over.  It's time for the meal.
  NOW we can celebrate: Eat and drink whatever we feel!

Oh, no.  I forgot.  We didn't say Hallel. * 
  Gotta sober up quick.  Can't be a m'challel. ** 

What's this now?  More wine? A third and fourth cup?.
  My head is swimming.  This gig is up.

      My eyes slowly close 
      My head hits the table;
      Sure hope this whole night
      Wasn't just one great big fable!   


* "Hallel" is Hebrew for 'Praise," a Song of Praise, sung after the Passover meal.
** A m'challel' is Hebrew for 'desecrate' - to profane that which is sacred.

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Freddie Robinson Jr. April 6, 2018 at 5:41 PM Ah, your Jewish humor brightens the eyes, Gershon. Mighty fine poetry w/a load of joy mixed in. Love and more love always. Gershon Wolf April 8, 2018 at 9:07 PM I'm so glad you enjoyed this. Blessings and peace to you, Freddie!! Best always, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner April 1, 2018 at 10:06 AM Although I am not Jewish, I can appreciate the spirit of celebration in your poem - happy Passover-Seder! Gershon Wolf April 2, 2018 at 5:04 PM Especially nice of you to comment on this one, Michelle. May you reap the blessings of the Passover/Easter/Spring festival season! :) Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 30, 2018 at 10:40 PM The happiest of holidays to you Gershon! Enjoyed the read :) Bless xomo! Gershon Wolf April 2, 2018 at 5:04 PM Maureen, thank you for your visit and support, and may you and yours enjoy a wonderful Easter/Passover/Spring festival season! :) gw

Jan Allison March 30, 2018 at 6:00 PM have a wonderful holiday Gershon. I used to nanny for a Jewish family and enjoyed joining in the celebrations:-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison April 4, 2018 at 1:15 PM Oh that would be awesome to celebrate in Israel, it must be an incredible experience especially for someone who is not of the faith:-) hugs Jan xx Gershon Wolf April 2, 2018 at 5:05 PM Then, next year at my family's Seder, Jan!---in Jerusalem! Blessings of the Season to you and yours, Gershon