Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

One Minute to Meltdown

  
 	Leisure suits and cowboy boots
           Hawaiian shirts, wrap-around shades

        Returning to Burt Reynolds roots
           Wrestling gators in the Everglades

	All hail the lion, scarecrow, Dorothy too 
           Wizard’s serving Tinman stew

         Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson fell in line
            Will Superman arrive in time

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Lunita Blanca February 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM I can still remember Gershon. Gershon Wolf February 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM Here's to our Polaroid memories... now it's just bots and roids...

Yann Rolland February 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM wonderful, enjoyed the characters and their images, what a great poem Gershon Wolf February 23, 2026 at 8:14 PM Glad you enjoyed this one, Yann. Merci, monsieur. ~ gw

David Crandall February 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM That was entertaining. I think I got all the references! I hope you are not going to meltdown! I'm still thinking about that stew situation. Gershon Wolf February 23, 2026 at 8:17 PM Nah. Only the Wicked Witch of the East melts down. ~ Tin Man

Sara Kendrick February 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM Brought back memories from years ago. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K Gershon Wolf February 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM Thanks, Sara. And congrats again on POTD.

Jerry Brotherton February 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM We have to believe that the good guy will always arrive to defuse the bomb with just two seconds left on the clock. Gershon Wolf February 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM Exactly. ~ Nick O. Thyme

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM Hello Gershon, You’ve packed so much playful nostalgia into this one. It all moves with that signature G-energy: quick, clever, and just a little surreal. A fun, spirited ride, my friend. Warm blessings, Gershon Daniel Gershon Wolf February 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM Hey, thanks for the nod, Daniel. Appreciated. ~ gw

Heidi Sands February 23, 2026 at 5:28 AM Superman will arrive soon Gershon. Creative poem . Have a great day :)

Angela Terry February 22, 2026 at 10:45 PM This poem reminds me of lost eras that seemed much more carefree and fun. It seems like there's a new crisis in our country every month. I hope that Superman shows up soon.