Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

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White Pines Resort, in tiny Mt. Morris, IL, was forced to close this week.  Governor J.B. Pritzker's one-size-fits-all restrictions on 'non-essential businesses' throughout the state meant that the resort would probably have to wait to 2021 to reopen.

Ode To White Pines Resort

Read today about a resort forced to close
   A tale of rotten luck and heartfelt woe

31 years of entertaining repeat guests
   With old-fashioned service, the very best

The owner and her guests all broke out crying
   When she announced her life's dream was dying

The Governor's restrictions on reopening the place
   Left her little choice but bankruptcy to embrace

55 loyal employees now out of a job
   The wealthy governor deaf to each of their sobs

Life's not always fair, but the little guy has no chance
   When a billionaire governor's never worn his pants

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Lindsay Laurie May 19, 2020 at 10:34 PM Hello Gershon … can't help feeling sorry for hard working people when unsympathetic jerks destroy their livelihood - thank you Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf May 20, 2020 at 8:51 AM You've said what I was actually thinking. Thanks, Lindsay

Mike Gentile May 19, 2020 at 1:52 PM A beautifully worded example of what so many are facing, very sad and I fear some of my favorite little spots will not return!! Gershon Wolf May 19, 2020 at 3:07 PM The only spot returning in my area are the ones on the rash on my arms. lol. Thanks, Mike! :) gw

Krish Radhakrishna May 19, 2020 at 10:51 AM Sad. in Uk business are staying alive as the govt is giving 80% of their salary. The employers pay if possible the other 20% but not always. Many other countries had Turned their backs on the poor with devastating consequences! Nice work Gershon. Gershon Wolf May 19, 2020 at 3:06 PM Wow! Sounds like the UK is going all out (or all in) to save the economy. Here, the government is busy playing politics as usual. :) gw

Richard Lamoureux May 19, 2020 at 8:22 AM Very sad for these types of businesses and of course many others. Gershon Wolf May 19, 2020 at 3:04 PM Yes, very sad... Life's rarely if ever 'fair.' :) gw

Harry Horsman May 19, 2020 at 2:21 AM Hi, Gershon, here in Australia, help is available for those hit by closure. Great poetry, that strikes home.. Gershon Wolf May 19, 2020 at 3:01 PM There's help here too, but not every small business is eligible, and many applicants wind up empty-handed as well. A rough go right now. :) gw

Judy Ball May 19, 2020 at 2:02 AM That's awful Gershon. It seems there would be some kind of insurance or government help for things like that. A fine write. Maybe someone will listen and help. God Bless, JB Gershon Wolf May 19, 2020 at 1:18 PM There is/was govt. help for small businesses, but the money ($350B) ran out in about 2 days. :) gw

David Mchattie May 19, 2020 at 1:12 AM All government officials should have their pay docked to the level others are receiving in the bailout. Boy! Would things change quickly. Have a great night my friend. Gershon Wolf May 19, 2020 at 1:14 PM Great suggestion. I'm sure that would Congress would warmly welcome a dock in their paychecks. ~ Donald Dock

Jenish Somadas May 18, 2020 at 12:57 AM As you said, life's not always fair..It is happening in every corner of world in this corona time..Great write Gershon.. Gershon Wolf May 19, 2020 at 1:08 PM Money, Size, and Power all 'talk.' Thanks, Jenish. :) gw

Connie Marcum Wong May 18, 2020 at 12:46 AM This is so relatable Gershon. The little guys are going bankrupt and will not be able to keep going like many in big business. Thank you for honoring the smaller businesses, Gershon, with your heartfelt poem. xxoo Gershon Wolf May 19, 2020 at 1:07 PM Thank you so much for the support, Connie... If only the 'Governor Pritzkers could walk a mile in a Mom-and-Pop business owner's shoes... But Pritzker was born to vast wealth... :) gw