Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

My Gratitude Undying

At eleven years old, by my Dad I was told
  that I'd soon be enrolled, in a special Hebrew program

Try it for a year, my son, my dear
  Do not fear: It'll be over before you know it

Hebrew you'll learn; for Torah you'll yearn
  To God you will turn. You'll thank me for this in the long run

Well, my Dad was plain wrong. That year felt so long
  It dragged and dragged along.  Then, voila! It just ended

My Bar Mitzvah was good. I did my job like I should
  Ate as much food as I could.  And told my father I was quitting

My Dad was so sad. He felt I'd gone bad
  Didn't care I was glad.  Told me I'd made a mistake...

Years and years passed. My resolve didn't last
  Just as my Dad had forecast.  He'd been right all along

To God I had turned.  For Torah I yearned 
  Hebrew I burned to relearn.  But now I was sad

For Dad had passed away. His kindness unrepaid
  At his gravesite I pray ~ that he accept my gratitude undying



                        September 01, 2020
                Attitude of Gratitude Poetry Contest
                      Sponsor: Francine Roberts

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Robert L. Hinshaw September 2, 2020 at 9:58 AM Excellent write, Gershon! If only if we had listened to our parents for many reasons. I've sensed all along since becoming acquainted with you thru soup that your faith is strong and you are well versed in the scriptures. Bob H

Julia A Keirns September 2, 2020 at 4:33 AM When we are young we think we know it all, only to grow up and find out our parents were right all along.

Quoth Theraven September 1, 2020 at 8:45 PM Gershon, The poem and poet came right in the end. Maybe our parents were always right. Anyway they always meant well. -Richard