Gershon Wolf Poet Sonnet

Looking Back On Life and Love

You're spending time in isolation now
  Nobody comes to visit anymore
You've things to say, but really don't know how
  To get your message past the bedroom door

Try poetry! It's fun and it's quite cheap  
  Express yourself, whatever's on your mind
Plant seeds your loved ones 'ventually reap
  You'll do the world a favor, sweetest kind

Tell folks about the virtues you hold dear
  Consistency ... Reliability
Integrity and Honesty, that's clear
  Old-fashioned, but as good as gold can be

When you look back on life and love, you'll see
  You'll frame your legacy with poetry 



         ~ Iambic Pentameter ~


              March 11, 2021
        Poetry as Legacy Contest
          Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Krish Radhakrishna April 3, 2021 at 6:21 AM Very nice! Gershon! true and spot on! rhymes and flows! Congrats on your win! Gershon Wolf April 4, 2021 at 7:54 PM Thanks for noticing my placement in the contest, Krish. Happiness and Joy, Gershon

Paula Goldsmith April 2, 2021 at 12:29 PM Congratulations on your win. "Wonderful" Love your line, "You'll frame your legacy with poetry." I hope you will do that. You are a wonderful writer. have blessed day and weekend............. Gershon Wolf April 4, 2021 at 7:42 PM Thanks for noticing my winner in the contest, Paula. Hope you are well and that you have enjoyed Easter Sunday. Light and Love, Gershon

Sam Kauffman April 2, 2021 at 10:37 AM It is indeed a special legacy Gershon. Enjoyed your sonnet! Congratulations! Sending you prayers for your celebration of Passover. Gershon Wolf April 4, 2021 at 7:40 PM Thank you for noticing my placement in the contest, Sam. Hope you've been well. And trust you've enjoyed the Easter Holiday with those closest to you. Best wishes, Gershon

L Milton Hankins March 11, 2021 at 9:07 PM Excellent writing, Gershon. Best of luck in the contest. Many a person is remembered for their poetry.