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New In School

A paisley shirt? Pants too tight. Last year's shoes? He's so not-right. Carries textbooks, And a flip-phone? Doesn't cuss! Wears cologne? Should I befriend him? Better not. My friends might see That I am who I'm not.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/2/2018 8:39:00 PM

Darling little poem with a big win. Well done, Gershon. Congrats.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/3/2018 9:45:00 PM

Hey, thanks for checking it out. It's growing on me...I'm starting to like this one myself. :) gw

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/15/2018 8:15:00 AM

This one touched me, Gershon. I wonder how many popular kids pass up chances to befriend those who are "different"--but deep down want to reach out! Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/17/2018 8:41:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful observation, Janice...You know, high school years seem to be "peak-conformity" years. And yet, how will are we now, as "adults" to bfriend those who are more than a little 'different?' ... Food for thought...:-) Gershon

Lewis Raynes

Date: 2/14/2018 9:05:00 PM

interesting twist at the end Gershon, he might be the one that got away also :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/14/2018 9:49:00 PM

You're right. He might be....We're just so darn insecure in high school,...and we're not much better as adults, are we?