Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Joy and Light

The Sabbath is a Joy and Light
  to those who taste of its delight
Sanctify the bread and wine
  Greet the Angels, candles shine

Momma's dishes ace the test
  Poppa's dressed in Shabbos best
Children tell their Bible stories
  Heaven beams in all her Glory

Three thousand years of Faith the wait
  In God our Faith, not 'Chance' or 'Fate' ~
Now the Sabbath blesses all Israel
  Our Promised Land, the Jewish State



     ~ Sabbath Peace, Everyone ~

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Caren Krutsinger October 11, 2021 at 10:25 AM Gorgeous poem; darling ending.

Jennifer Proxenos October 9, 2021 at 9:34 AM You are a good man Mr. Gershon Wolf - I think that when you combine religion and tradition and the ethos and norms of ones Nation are upheld, and family with Godly existence persists, what more could one wish for! Hugs and blessings, Shalom Gershon. Gershon Wolf October 10, 2021 at 1:18 PM Your analysis is spot on, Jennifer. It really is. The Seven Noachide Commandments, incumbent upon all mankind -- no idolatry, no murder, no adultery, no stealing, no blaspheme, establishing courts of justice, and not eating from a live animal's limb -- have all been upended thanks to the decline of religion and the family. Today it's murder, theft, adultery, and blaspheme leading the way. No wonder the world has gone mad... :) gw

L Milton Hankins October 8, 2021 at 7:48 PM Beautiful and worthy, GW, to be read during the time of recitation. Gershon Wolf October 10, 2021 at 1:14 PM Thanks for the compliment, Milt. Wishing you a restful Sabbath. :) gw

Alexis Y. October 8, 2021 at 4:45 PM Hi Gershon, You penned such a well-written and inspirational write about Sabbath. It also shows family in a positive light. Well done. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf October 10, 2021 at 1:14 PM Alexis, thank you for your positive comments on this one. Here's to you! :) Gershon