Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

On Helping Others

My siblings complained I was far too imperious
    my folks thought my passion for sports deleterious

  Friends thought me mostly mysterious
    by 27, I was working in Tiberias*

  Sometimes those who are near us
    And count themselves most dear (to) us

  In directions misdirected would steer us
    when all we ask from them is just cheer us



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  *Tiberias was/is a 'development' town in Israel, home 
    in 1978 to a large populace of Jews from Morocco, 
    poor and illiterate. I wasn't exactly living 'the good
    life,' let us say.  ~ gw

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Linda Alice Fowler January 2, 2023 at 10:16 AM Encouragement my friend, encouragement - and compassion. :)

Sara Kendrick January 1, 2023 at 1:44 PM I have to say that it is nice to learn about your good work among the returning Jewish population and those suffering from poverty. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara Gershon Wolf January 1, 2023 at 6:08 PM Sara, your lovely comments are always deeply appreciated. Here's to 2023! Cheers, Gershon

Paula Goldsmith January 1, 2023 at 9:59 AM We can hear others but we should Not always listen to others. We need to do what is best for us. Write On..... Happy New Year 2023 With Blessings.................... Gershon Wolf January 1, 2023 at 6:10 PM Amen, sister. Happy 2023 to you, Paula!

Bj Legros Kelley January 1, 2023 at 9:34 AM Yes, there are those who would control us, and that is never fun. Very interesting history on your travels. 1978 had its share of difficulties for my husband and I as newlyweds, it wasn't easy, and we had our doubters too. I'm glad we didn't allow others to steer our lives. The hard times build us up and help us to appreciate the good times all the more :) Gershon Wolf January 1, 2023 at 6:13 PM Good for you, BJ... As for me, I should have listened to some older, more experienced folks. Wound up 'losing my shirt' back then. ~ Water over the dam

Heidi Sands January 1, 2023 at 7:45 AM Good points Gershon. I know exactly what you mean. Great poem :) Gershon Wolf January 1, 2023 at 6:15 PM Thank you so much, Heidi. Peace, Gershon

Vickey Rhymer January 1, 2023 at 6:21 AM Go Gershon,Go Gershon, Go Gershon Go Pick up that pen let those feelings flow Never give up Never give in Carry on carrying on As you do so well my friend How's that for a cheer Gershon Wolf January 1, 2023 at 6:16 PM That's a fantastic cheer, Vickey, and it really cheers me up. Thanks, gw

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Michael Tor January 1, 2023 at 1:37 AM Words from experience you have written my friend. Sometimes those that wish us well can be wrong in their direction of us not by mal intent but by error. Your direction and efforts in life will be rewarded for it was your good intentions and trust of others that brought you there. A learning experience for you and a careful advice in the future for them... We all have our stories of advice that did not fair so well when taking, hope you have moved on, I know you have. You can't keep a good man