Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Pearl misbehaves, throws fits, rants and raves

     If Pearl misbehaves
     throws fits, rants and raves
     What of the parents who raise her

     If Johnny can’t read
     or do simple math
     What of his teachers who instruct him

     If Darryl kills a man at age 14
     After robbing him blind
     What of the system which releases him too soon

     Where’s there no supervision or accountability, little teaching, less review
     the quality products turned out number between zero and a few

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Marikate Kingston May 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM At a young age children begin to do what adults now do, blame things they did wrong, incorrect or oppositional on someone else."The teacher was a substitute, that's why i got a c grade" It wasn't my fault, someone hit me at the light and the sun was in my eyes" No one takes responsibility for their actions any more I think. FESS UP for heaven's sake! Learn dignity, integrity, morals and most all accountability,teachers and parents, it starts when they are young.

Terry Flood May 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM And that’s putting it in a nut shell. Over here, they’re letting prisoners out early… so they’ve got room to put some new ones in. The average five year old might wonder why they don’t build more prisons. Smartly observed, Gershon. Terry Gershon Wolf May 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM Average five-year old is too intelligent for city government over there...

Linda Alice Fowler May 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM So little accountability in our society gw. I think you've covered most of it. :) Gershon Wolf May 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM You can count on that, Linda.

Kim Rodrigues May 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM There is no help in a society that doesn’t help people, especially the youth, to overcome. Do unto others as you would have them do to you…love your neighbor…this is the starting point. Letting people take advantage of authority…losing our minds and hearts. God let us find you…use our hands and feet… Bless you, dear Gershon! Gershon Wolf May 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM Thanks, Kim. I haven't even begun to sneeze yet, either.

Joseph P. DiMino May 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM "Where’s there no supervision or accountability, little teaching, less review the quality products turned out number between zero and a few" -- Ain't that the sad Truth. Well said. Gershon Wolf May 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM It sure is, isn't it?

James Peranteau May 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM Matthew 24:6-14....at one time, i did not know these inspired werdz, my mind found piece once i read it; how people act now around me makes no nevermind to me, I'm thuh patient creation uv Jehovah God Almighty....I'm waiting for His Great Day dear poet....I enjoy'd thuh write...much love