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Pass the Torch

Pass the torch I'm getting burned Pass the torch It's the young un's turn Pass the torch Its flame's sunk low Pass the torch It's time to go...

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Date: 9/4/2021 6:21:00 PM

Hello Gershon ... as old age takes over, the torch becomes too heavy to hold - thank you Gershon - Lindsay

Date: 9/2/2021 3:36:00 AM

Let the torch burn hot held with love and pride!

Date: 9/1/2021 12:47:00 PM

We get to that point where we can carry it no more. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/1/2021 5:14:00 PM

Torch becomes a veritable hot potato, it does.

Date: 9/1/2021 12:01:00 PM

Ha! So many would rather hold on and get burned than admit that it’s time to move on. Nicely said, Gershon!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/1/2021 5:16:00 PM

What is it with people that they hold on so? I think boxers tend to be the worst...

Date: 8/31/2021 11:45:00 PM

There comes a time when the sage has to hand over the baton to its acolyte. This one shines G.W.!...ab

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/1/2021 5:18:00 PM

Or baton down those hatches! Thanks, Anselmo

Date: 8/31/2021 7:05:00 PM

I love the rhythm of this poem, Gershon. It flows so nicely from the first to the last.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/1/2021 5:20:00 PM

Thanks, Milt. I got in the groove.