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One Long Last Look

The moon shimmied up her pole in the sky
   Winking at me with her crescent eye
The stars danced in time to a silent tune
   As the season ended that started in June

O, one long last look at summer's constellations
   Before they surrender to Fall's deportations
And the heavens assign them to regions distant
   As brisk winds whisk them away in an instant




                September 22, 2020
   Completely Your Choice (#15) Poetry Contest
                Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 12/6/2021 7:04:00 PM

I remember a poem from years ago, that came to mind when I read your poem, "Two things can tear my heart in two, moonlight on still pools and you" Moonlight is on my list of ten of my favorite things. It is so beautiful, I love its soft light, especially on the water at night. Oh my, that was an unintentional rhyme, funny. Your poems are so motivating. :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/16/2021 11:27:00 AM

I laughed when i got to the line "Winking at me with her crescent eye" yet you pull the reader right back in with a most romantic and nostalgic poem. A delightful read ~ so glad to have it included in the 2020 PS Anthology, Gershon ~

John Gondolf

Date: 12/2/2020 2:48:00 AM

Gershon, I was glad to see this one included in the anthology, congrats. John

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/2/2020 2:59:00 PM

Thank you for noticing, John. Happy Tuesday evening. :) gw

David Mchattie

Date: 10/28/2020 7:15:00 PM

It snowed here a couple of weeks ago. We kind of missed fall but it sounds lovely. Well done my friend. Stay frosty.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/23/2020 2:40:00 AM

WoW! Gershon, I missed this well written write. Nice piece on the changing of the seasons. Good imagery, content and rhymes. Congratulations on placing high on the 100 Best New Poems list! :-)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/23/2020 10:38:00 AM

Thank you so much for the enthusiasm, Alexis. Happy Friday! :) gw

Lisa Baron

Date: 10/22/2020 6:53:00 AM

I love the image "the moon shimmied up her pole" I'm new to Poetry Soup. Nice work! Lisa

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2020 5:29:00 PM

Hey, welcome to Poetry Soup, Lisa, and thanks for letting me know what you like about this poem! Moonbeams and Stardust, Gershon

Kathy Anderson

Date: 10/21/2020 7:43:00 PM

Perfect imagery in this, and captured the transitions of seasons so nicely.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/22/2020 5:26:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words, Kathy. Light and Hope, Gershon

Nicola Davidson

Date: 10/17/2020 6:44:00 AM

Simply beautiful

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/17/2020 6:12:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comment, nicola. Appreciated! Joy and Light, Gershon

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/14/2020 6:07:00 AM

This is beautifully written Gershon. Such imagery! Linda

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/14/2020 2:29:00 PM

Thank you for the sunshine in your comment, Linda. Have a wonderful Wednesday! :) Gershon

John Hamilton

Date: 10/12/2020 12:06:00 PM

Glad to see this beauty as Potd, it's also top on the best new top 100, so it's getting it's due recognition, a wonderful write Gershon! Wasn't that Moses' sons name?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/12/2020 3:23:00 PM

Thank you so much, John... And, yes, you are right: Moses' son's name was Gershom. (The 'm' and 'n' in this name are interchangeable; it's a grammatical idiosyncracy in Hebrew, which only applies in certain cases). The name means: "I was a stranger there" (in Egypt, as Moses was certainly a stranger in Pharaoh's palace). Thanks again, Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/10/2020 10:38:00 AM

You mesmerize us with Luna’s antics Gershon. Outstanding imagery connecting us with the cosmos. Congratulations on your very deserving POTD and being at the top of the best new poems list my friend! This gem is going into my Faves! Blessings xxoo

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/11/2020 7:00:00 PM

Thank you so much for such high praise, Connie, and for the FAVE. Always an honor for me... Here's hoping that your life is beginning to slowly return to normal. ~ Keep the Faith, Gershon

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 10/5/2020 5:49:00 AM

I so felt the wonderful energy in your words..what a great poem..thanks and congratulations...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/5/2020 7:05:00 AM

Nancy, very nice of you to encourage me so. Light and Joy, Gershon

Robertina B.

Date: 10/3/2020 8:46:00 AM

A belated congratulations on your POTD, dear friend.. Your write literally took my breath away! Superb!! Really enjoyed .. This gem is going right into my faves! Many blessings to you, Gershon..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/5/2020 7:04:00 AM

Robertina, your comments always inspire me, this one being no exception. Thank you so much, dear Poet. Blessings, Gershon

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/2/2020 6:20:00 PM

A beautiful way to note the changing of seasons. Just lovely Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/5/2020 7:04:00 AM

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Sandra. Here's to a stirring Autumn! Blessings, Gershon

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/1/2020 2:07:00 PM

So beautiful This took me in. Beautifully painted through your eloquence.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/1/2020 2:32:00 PM

Appreciate your kind words, Betty Jo. Happy Thursday! :) gw

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/25/2020 10:41:00 AM

Departing seasons once again...Congratulations Gershon on POTD

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/1/2020 2:22:00 PM

Funny, come to think of it: In Chicago, a season departs and it's back a week later. lol. Thanks, Arturo. :) gw

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/24/2020 11:08:00 PM

Congratulations for your POTD. Quite a poem. ~~

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/1/2020 2:21:00 PM

Thank you, Victor. Here's to peace in the world. :) gw

Jenna Logan

Date: 9/24/2020 10:07:00 PM

I read your earlier reply to my comment, GW. Take heart, for it wasn't the moon that gave you the N/A.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/1/2020 2:20:00 PM

You're right, Jenna... I can get N/A's all by myself. I really don't need the moon's help. lol. Happy Thursday, Gershon

Jan Allison

Date: 9/24/2020 4:25:00 PM

the seasons change so quickly GW and your poem is so delightful to read, many congrats on POTD and am gobsmacked its your first of the year - admin should change the algorithm as some get the award of POTD/POTW on a monthly basis and some never get it. WRITE ON!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2020 4:46:00 PM

Thanks for the gobsmack. lol... I was surprised by POTD, that's all. At any rate, your comments are worth much, much more to me than any algorithm-based award. Hope you are well, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 9/24/2020 3:45:00 PM

Congrats, Gershon. Deeeeeelighted to see this masterpiece be featured as POTD! Bob H

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2020 4:49:00 PM

And I am deeeeeeelighted to read your nice comment, Bob. Thank you! Blessings, Gershon

John Gondolf

Date: 9/24/2020 3:08:00 PM

The season has changed indeed. Congrats on POTD, Gershon. And best of luck in the contest. Cheers, John

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2020 4:51:00 PM

Thank you so much for your good wishes, John. Best of the season to you! :) gw

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/24/2020 11:55:00 AM

... Before they surrender the falls deportations... You have penned a master. Congrats on this POTD... I'm sure it must feel grand,! :D

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2020 2:04:00 PM

Appreciate your support, Jeanne. What feels grand is all the lovely comments from you and others. Happy Thursday! Blessings, Gershon

Lisle Ryder

Date: 9/24/2020 11:45:00 AM

Food for contemplation. Thanks Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2020 2:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, Lisle. Happy Thursday! ~ Gershon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/24/2020 11:40:00 AM

"One long last look at summer's constellations" Such a beautiful thought, as the seasons are changing, right before our eyes. Fall is definitely in the air. Which I enjoy the beauty of this season. The vivid colors, the cooler temps. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2020 2:03:00 PM

Thank you for all of your kind words and thoughts, Brandy. Let's hope for an awesome Autumn. Starlight and Moonbeams, Gershon