Gershon Wolf Poet Elegy

Prayers are Said

    Tears fight their way back
       into their ducts for now  
    moist palms clammy at my sides
      
    Prayers are said
       the living honor the dead
    shovelfuls of earth on top are spread

    Is there nothing more I can do
       ~ She once told me ‘I love you’

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John Lawless July 25, 2024 at 5:05 AM A FAVE Gershon....this should awaken every heart.....masterfully done.... Gershon Wolf July 25, 2024 at 6:15 PM Thank you so much, John. I woulda never thunk that you would fave this one. Appreciated. ~ Gershon

Karen Jones July 24, 2024 at 8:54 PM Aw this is sweet! Gershon Wolf July 25, 2024 at 6:15 PM Appreciate your sweet response, Karen. :) gw