Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Naked Greed Meets Raw Power

    Electricity crackles in the air
    roller-coaster careening 
       off its track as silver trumpets blare

    Gangs teem and thrive in jungles 
    from Africa to American streets
        shells of bodies without heartbeats

    Naked greed meets raw power
    each devours the other
         ~ carcasses to recover

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Karen Jones June 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM I stay in my mind in disbelief that parents do deal with teens the way we were dealt with! Our grandmas and the elders we respected and dared not join gangs. Gershon Wolf June 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM Yep. Respect is now spelled Fxck you.

Jerry Brotherton June 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM Naked greed meets raw power. Explosive imagery my friend. Gershon Wolf June 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM Bombs away, eh? Jest preparing for Independence Day.

David Crandall June 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM Good one - two major players - at large - clash - the result can't be good. Gershon Wolf June 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM Agreed. Why can't they see it that way?

Daniel Henry Rodgers June 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM Hello Gershon, You hit hard with raw nerves exposed with the chaos of unchecked power and greed. I felt the electricity, the clash, the aftermath. You have a fearless way of shining a light on the world’s darker corners, never flinching from the truth. Great Honesty! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Gershon Wolf June 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM Appreciate your encouraging words, Daniel. As per your standard, your review is so much better than my write. Thank you, Gershon

Karen Jones June 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM Your title is enticing and the poem is engaging! Good job!