Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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From Friday evening through Monday night, the Sabbath and the Pentecost (Feast of Weeks) will be observed by faithful Jews the world over...

Lucky Me, I'M Free

For three days, Pentecost weekend, no bells will ring
  For seventy-two hours, no devices will ping
No TV's blaring, no family member daring
  to tinker with electricity, neither adjusting nor repairing

No Facebook, No Linked-in, No Instagram
  No Texts, No Snapchat -- No What's App, Ma'am
No driving, no riding, neither train, bus, or plane
  No elevator, no escalator, no hot water down the drain

No oven, no stove, no light in the refrigerator
  No strenuous activity, no wrestling green gators
For three days, I'll be with my family and friends
  In synagogue and at home is where time I will spend

Three glorious days, free of distractions
  with tried-and-true friends the attraction
Delving into the Holy Writ Moses penned
  ~ My eternal soul shall I labor to mend

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Darlene De Beaulieu June 24, 2019 at 2:29 PM Hello Gershon Wolf, I say Gershon, enjoy your time off. have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu June 27, 2019 at 12:30 PM I am happy to hear that you had a good time off. Have a nice day my friend. Gershon Wolf June 24, 2019 at 5:58 PM Thank you, Darlene. I had a lovely time off. :) gw

M. L. Kiser June 11, 2019 at 8:39 AM That's not a bad practice, we should all take a day off of the world and fulfill our soul's needs. Quite a beautiful poem; well penned. Gershon Wolf June 11, 2019 at 3:26 PM Why not try it (ditching the devices and focusing on the soul) every Sabbath?! That's what the day was made for, after all...And it really works. Multitudes will testify that one comes away refreshed. Thank you for your insightful observation and support, M.L. :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos June 9, 2019 at 11:04 AM Be blessed dear friend - your faith is music to the ear - and imagine no gadgets tinkling or blinking - what bliss! Warm wishes and hugs, Jennifer. Gershon Wolf June 11, 2019 at 3:24 PM Yup, no pings; no dings. The quiet is such a pleasure. Almost like it is out in the country, sans the glistening sky. :) gw

Robertina B. June 8, 2019 at 6:05 AM So tranquil, my friend.. An absolute wonderful write.. Enjoy your peaceful moments, with family and friends.. Many blessings!! Gershon Wolf June 11, 2019 at 3:23 PM Thank you for your lovely wishes, Robertina. Here's wishing peace and joy to you and your family. Blessings, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger June 8, 2019 at 5:20 AM How you have enticed me to do something similar. Three years would not be long enough to do this. Shutting off all of those things would be bliss to me. Sending you encouragement to have the best time ever with your family and friends. Gershon Wolf June 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM Ha, Ha. You have really tickled my funnybone, Caren. After three days, I confess that I've had enough of life 'in Paradise,' and can't wait to partake of such simple joys in life as a warm shower or a telephone call to a loved one. :) gw

Line Gauthier June 7, 2019 at 8:34 PM Loved your poem, Gershon. Gershon Wolf June 11, 2019 at 3:21 PM Thank you, thank you, Line! :) gw

W.A. Cholt June 7, 2019 at 6:41 PM What a blessed relief to be away from all the distractions of the modern age. To focus the mind on spiritual matters, and meditate upon the word of God. Gershon Wolf June 11, 2019 at 3:21 PM Truly lucky, am I. May you be similarly blessed, my friend. Warm wishes, Gershon

Faith Ellen Lam June 7, 2019 at 4:57 PM I really appreciate the straightforward honesty leading to the spiritual conclusion. Gives the simplicity depth and meaning, which seems to be the point after all. Gershon Wolf June 7, 2019 at 5:39 PM Thank you so much, Faith Ellen, for your sincere, heartfelt comment. I think that it is right on the button, and I hope that doesn't make me sound like (too much of) a braggart. Wishing you all the best, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 7, 2019 at 2:51 PM How wonderful. Warm hugs my friend. xomo <3 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 7, 2019 at 3:42 PM And you and yours. x Gershon Wolf June 7, 2019 at 3:05 PM Special thanks for commenting on this (rather parochial) one, Mo. Wishing you and your family, peace and joy. ~ Gershon

Richard Lamoureux June 7, 2019 at 2:24 PM A recipe that all should apply to their lives. Enjoy your time. Gershon Wolf June 7, 2019 at 3:04 PM I like your choice of words here -- a recipe! Thank you for the insight, Richard. Peace to you and yours, Gershon