Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

O, to Ope the Cage

    How I yearned to ope the cage
       let my opinions fly

    But my parents wisely kept it locked
       stowed away the key

    Knowing what would happen
       if I ever spoke my mind

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David Fisher February 1, 2024 at 5:35 PM You showed them, and I'm sure they're proud. Fun and clever! Gershon Wolf February 2, 2024 at 2:28 PM Actually, my parents kept me quiet until they passed. Some say it's too bad they didn't live forever. lol.

John Lawless February 1, 2024 at 6:21 AM people will stop asking "what do you think"....when you start telling them....is it wrong to be right and not say anything and vice versa