Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

'Neath an Ancient Breeze

       Soft is the call of the night
          She whispers to me in the rustle
              of leaves ‘neath an ancient breeze 

        For time runs headlong into the chasm
            ~ lunging at moments already passed

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sara Etgen-Baker September 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM thought provoking words, Gershon. I especially liked the last two lines = submlime

Linda Alice Fowler September 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM I appreciate your versatility gw. Seems you can go from humor to contemplative in 0 to 60 in 3 seconds! :) laf :)

Joe Maverick September 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM Plunging..And lunging for all I know GW.' The thing that gets me is how Come this breeze is ancient.? And others are not.' Are you being breezist.. Here? Just in passing.' Btw you might Be sailing a bit 'close to the wind?' Gershon Wolf September 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM Who knows what I'm doing sometimes? ~ Listing listlessly windward, gw

Rowena Velasco September 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM A beautifully evocative piece, Gershon,your imagery captures the quiet intimacy of night and the fleeting nature of time. The phrasing flows like the breeze itself, gentle yet profound. Gershon Wolf September 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM Aw, thanks for the sweet comment, Rowena. Pleasantries and Pleasant trees, Gershon

Bj Legros Kelley September 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM Wow, beautiful. Your poems reflect a multiple array of wonder. I've been scrolling through some of your poems as I try to catch up again. The last poem I read made me laugh; this one makes me reflective. Your pen truly is an amazing tool in your hand my friend. Gershon Wolf September 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM Bj, your comments give me renewed hope that I'm not wasting my time trying to write. TYSM, my friend. Glad to see you back online. Happiness and Joy, Gershon