Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Love So True

The love of a mother for her newborn babe,
     The love of a child for adoring parents;
     The love of a nun for Lord Jesus,
     The ardor of a monk for his order.
       All of these are loves so true.

     The love of a kitten for her mama cat,
     The love of a dolphin for her calf;
     The tenderness of a mare protecting her foal,
     An eagle carrying her young on her wing.  
       All of these are loves so true. 

     The love of a soldier for his country,
     The love of an owner for his company;
     The love of a patriot for his flag,
     The love of a wise man for his disciple.
       All of these are loves so true. 

     The love of a teammate for his fellows,
     The love of a dreamer for his dream;
     The love of a poet for his craft,
     The love of a fisherman for the sea.
       All of these are loves so true.

     Romeo's love for Juliet, Antony's for Cleopatra,
     A Pilgrim's love for the Haj, for Mecca, for the Shrine of Aquinas;
     Rapunzel's love for her hair, and Samson's for his strength;
     Tom Sawyer's for Becky Thatcher, and Sidney Carton's for Lucie Manette.

     Yes, all of these are loves so true, yet still confined to this earth;
     My love for you breaks through to Heaven---'tis Eternal, forever aye.


                                       February 25, 2018

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Line Gauthier March 6, 2018 at 10:14 PM A most pleasant read, Gershon. Congrats on your win. Well done.

Connie Marcum Wong February 27, 2018 at 1:08 AM I love your unique take on this love poem! What would the world be like if there was no love. It would be a world I would not want to live in. Excellent write Gershon! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : ) Gershon Wolf February 27, 2018 at 11:17 AM Thank you, Connie. Your comment is spot on. Having lived before in domiciles where love was rarely or never expressed, I can testify that it's not much of a life, that it's not the way to go. Here's to abundant love (expressed) in your life! :) Gershon

Beautiful Scars February 26, 2018 at 5:40 AM this is so profound and intellectually stimulating. So many thought provoking statements, great poem thank you and congrats : )-luloo Gershon Wolf February 26, 2018 at 9:12 AM Thank you! I'm "happy to be of some small service," as the saying goes...Laura, I especially appreciate your use of the word 'profound;' as its counterpart ('deep') can be taken pejoratively....Now here's to 'forever love!' Happy Spring. (It's Spring-like in Chicago this week, anyway) :) Gershon

Lewis Raynes February 25, 2018 at 9:27 PM now that's a huge love, wish i had this love, beautiful write gershon Gershon Wolf February 25, 2018 at 10:12 PM Thank you for your encouragement, as always, Lewis. And here's to wonderful, lasting love for you! Best of everything, Gershon