Ouch

Ten-year-old David for Chanukah yearned Bought a menorah with money he'd earned His cheap candles he lit But in half they did split David learned ~ Buy quality or get burned

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/17/2020 6:23:00 PM

Well-done, Gershon! :-) Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/18/2020 11:02:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice! :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/17/2020 6:08:00 AM

A lesson we have all learned, usually around age 10. Bravo!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/17/2020 6:28:00 PM

I wonder where the number '10' came from?!... :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/16/2020 3:49:00 PM

Hello Gershon, Da\vid learned a good lesson. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/17/2020 9:55:00 AM

Hello Gershon, Happy Holiday to you. I wish you also to enjoy the gifts of the season. Enjoy your day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/16/2020 5:17:00 PM

Happy Holidays to you too, Darlene. Enjoy the gifts of the season. Magic Wishes, Gershon

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 12/16/2020 10:26:00 AM

Good one. Great advice and true too. Don't compromise on quality

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/16/2020 5:08:00 PM

You are correct, Rama. You usually get what you pay for...

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 12/16/2020 9:59:00 AM

Great advice for all of us, Gershon! Love your wit - Bob H

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/16/2020 5:06:00 PM

Appreciated, Bob! Season's Goodness, Betterment, and Best, Gershon

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/15/2020 9:19:00 PM

David learned his lesson, it seems. Ouch, indeed !! I won't be borrowing any of his candles- that's for sure. Your thoughts made me smile. :) Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/16/2020 5:05:00 PM

Happy to hear about a smile, Brandy. Keep smiling now, Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/15/2020 8:32:00 PM

Made me giggle! Great limerick! xomo

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/16/2020 5:03:00 PM

Giggles are great! So are wiggles. ~ The Gwiggler