Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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Dedicated to my youngest son, the Israeli, on this his 22nd birthday...

My Son's a Lone Soldier

My son's a lone soldier, no one bolder
   than he
Thousands of miles from home and hearth
   an enlistee
That he's strong and brave and daring
   all agree
But we keep asking ourselves 'Why?'
   'specially me  

Posted on perilous, war-torn borders
   he'd be
In the crosshairs of those who'd kill him
   with glee
With my heart in my throat I utter
   this plea
O, Lord, please protect this lone soldier
   from the enemy!

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Arturo Michael September 1, 2019 at 3:43 AM HEART PRAYER...it does get better than this.... Gershon Wolf September 2, 2019 at 10:46 AM Hope you're right Thanks, Arturo, gw

Lindsay Laurie August 30, 2019 at 10:41 PM Hello Gershon … I'd say you wrote this for so many families around the world. Many things have a cure now, but not the reason for conflict - thank you Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf September 2, 2019 at 10:45 AM You're so right, Lindsay. Thanks for the insight and the support, Lindsay. Best wishes, gw

Ronald D Thompson August 30, 2019 at 1:27 PM As a father myself this must be terrifying! I can tell that you are so proud of your son. God bless your brave son Gershon. Great write too! Best wishes..RT Gershon Wolf August 30, 2019 at 2:29 PM It is tough sometimes. My son was born here, and his mom/my wife came here from the Ukraine to avoid anti-Semitism... and now our son goes off, voluntarily, to defend Israel from the most bloodthirsty anti-Semites the world has ever known... Go figure. Thanks for your support, Richard. Best wishes, gw

Panagiota Romios August 30, 2019 at 7:24 AM I think the world of your son! I wouldjoin him if I could. Israel, a special land and a special people.BDS.,is disgusting, You already know my stance on Israel. I bet people here do not know the loving Palestinians killed a teen girl last week. What a brave, dedicated son Be very proud, Panagiota Gershon Wolf August 30, 2019 at 2:27 PM Thank you for your support, Panagiota. My son is literally one in a thousand (American Jews). May he revenge needlessly spilled innocent blood, if called to do so. Thanks, gw

Caren Krutsinger August 29, 2019 at 8:45 PM This is terrifying. My daughter enlisted during the Gulf War. It is so scary for a parent. I pray that everyone will be safe, every soldier, and every police officer. They serve when others defer. Thank your son for me. Gershon Wolf August 29, 2019 at 8:51 PM I shall. He's a good man. Crazy (like his father), but his heart's in the right place. (Not sure about his head). Thanks, Caren. :) gw

Kim Merryman August 29, 2019 at 8:09 PM A touching heart felt write, Gershon! Both of my sons are in the army. Right now they are both safe in the US, but my oldest son has spent 9 months in Afghanistan and a year in Korea. I pray that God will keep all of our young men and women safe from the enemy. Blessing, Kim Gershon Wolf August 29, 2019 at 8:50 PM So, you know... Every day brings a new threat... By the way, I was idealistic enough to move to Israel, but I sure didn't go volunteer my services to the Army. Not sure what possesses my Daniel sometimes. At any rate, he's always in my prayers. Thanks, Kim. :) gw

David Mchattie August 29, 2019 at 4:59 PM Gershon. God bless your Son and may he be kept safe. Have a great day my friend. Gershon Wolf August 29, 2019 at 6:52 PM From your mouth to God's ear, David. Thank you so much. Best wishes, Gershon