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My Son Is Protecting Me

Standing on a cliff, overlooking the ocean Waves roll in, lapping up against the boardwalk Toward the horizon gulls soar, occasionally Swoop down to scoop up a small fish... The rhythm of the ocean's pulse Beating, oblivious of me scanning the far horizon, off in the distance Thousands of miles yet from land... A farm where my son tills the fields Uzi across his shoulder, protecting me here in America, providing me a last refuge -- Israel, where Jews walk proud and free

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Alexis Y.

Date: 12/30/2019 8:42:00 AM

Hi Gershon, You've penned such a touching and heartfelt write. Hopefully your son will visit often. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/30/2019 3:15:00 PM

Thank you for your support, Alexis! Season's best, Gershon

Sandra Adams

Date: 12/29/2019 5:38:00 PM

a powerful write...touching beauty strikes back in small strokes... did he move away forever? wonderful penning btw... hugs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/29/2019 5:48:00 PM

Yes. My (youngest) son's plan is to stay in Israel. Let's see what develops... Thanks for your support, as always. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/29/2019 4:10:00 PM

I know you must be missing him - how long will he be in Israel?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/29/2019 5:47:00 PM

My (youngest) son is in Israel to stay... We'll see what happens. Cheers, Gershon

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/29/2019 2:22:00 PM

this is beautiful and powerfully written, gershon...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/29/2019 2:37:00 PM

Thank you so much for the support for my son and his new country, Ilene! Best always, Gershon