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Raindrops Spitting Fumes

the daily news droned on and on
    as hope gave way to gloom
  every ray of sunshine doused
    by raindrops spitting fumes

  war and murder everywhere
    no part of earth untouched
  I pulled my hood up over my head
    the burden was too much

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2023

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Mahtab Bangalee Date: 2/8/2023 10:55:00 PM War and murder everywhere; yes, though we have to cultivate the love air; nice to read the poem; congrats for being selected the poem as POD Login to Reply

Mike Gentile Date: 2/8/2023 4:23:00 AM Belated Congrats GW, Sorry I missed this one a perfect summation of how I feel most of the time!! Happy Wednesday!! Login to Reply

Ken Rone Date: 2/7/2023 2:15:00 PM Alas...Congratulations on your PODT.. Best - Ken Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/7/2023 6:53:00 AM Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 2/6/2023 11:34:00 AM Congratulations on POTD Gershon. This is why I seldom watch the news. I am still looking for the "good news" channel. Login to Reply

Elizabeth Feeley Date: 2/6/2023 6:56:00 AM Congratulations on POTD. Gershom, hope you find some of the alternate news feeds that give better stories. Login to Reply

Charles Messina Date: 2/6/2023 4:17:00 AM The media is at it again, Gershon. It's all the Little Rascals fault...and Tom & Jerry's (lol) Congrats on POTD! -Bugs Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/6/2023 7:19:00 PM I blame it on Bugs Bunny myself. Gonna get me that kwazy wabbit! ~ Elmer Fudd

Arlo Parker Date: 2/5/2023 11:48:00 PM Quite a striking piece, Gershon. Quite a "rain of terror". POTD worthy with cosmic repercussions in clear relief. Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 2/5/2023 7:03:00 PM So sadly true, but I am glad to see you honored with POTD~ Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/6/2023 7:19:00 PM Appreciate you noticing, Michelle. Peace, gw

Eve Roper Date: 2/5/2023 6:55:00 PM the burden is too much my friend. Congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/6/2023 7:20:00 PM Sometimes we need to take a weight off our shoulders, I guess. Thanks, Eve.

Brandy Nicole Date: 2/5/2023 6:41:00 PM "the daily news," is difficult to watch. A very interesting way to express what's happening all around us- "Raindrops Spitting Fumes". That's exactly what it feels like. Your thoughts touch my heart deeply. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/6/2023 7:22:00 PM Thank you, Brandly. Here's to better news. :) gw

Michael Tor Date: 2/5/2023 4:58:00 PM Gershon CONGRATULATIONS my friend. I knew it was going to be recognized for the message and cleverness of its content. It was a favorite from me and I am so glad you received this Honor. Back again to congratulate you.. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:25:00 PM Appreciate all of the support, Michael!

Anselmo Boles Date: 2/5/2023 4:53:00 PM Congratulations, GW on your POTD. Way to go!! The start of the poem subtly creeps in the mind, then the last verse made a profound impact within me...ab Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:25:00 PM KaBOOM goes the noise! Thanks, Anselmo.

David Kavanagh Date: 2/5/2023 2:45:00 PM It’s a lot to take in Mr Wolf, more than we can handle, the burden that is, not your poetry, keep it coming! Congratulations on POTD, cheers David Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:26:00 PM We can handle it, David. Just can't take the media so seriously.

I Am Anaya Date: 2/5/2023 2:21:00 PM Congratulations on POTD Gershon Wolf! Elequently said, I found it touching and sweet--[the description of the hood pulled over your head]. And the crescent moon's smile turned to a frown, while the stars shot out arrows piercing the ground. I like the crossword puzzles! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:26:00 PM I like your lovely comment, Anaya. Thank you so much!

Susan Lawrence Date: 2/5/2023 1:58:00 PM Yes it can feel that way sometimes … just too much . I can only take snippets of the news in small doses. Congratulations dear Gershon on POTD! Blessings, Susan :) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:27:00 PM Snippets sounds like a good strategy, Susan.

Heidi Sands Date: 2/5/2023 1:48:00 PM So true Gershon. Well expressed. Congratulations for POTD :) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:27:00 PM Thank you for noticing, Heidi.

Gary Radice Date: 2/5/2023 1:31:00 PM A well deserved POTD Gershon. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply

Panagiota Romios Date: 2/5/2023 12:44:00 PM One need not listen all day. Gershon. So happy to see you have been honored with a POTD! Perfect! I know the poison channels and avoid them. But I also am aware I am a active participant in change. Civics did not end in 8th grade. I never want another crackpot leading to the Cruel murder of millions. Part of that was people…afraid to talk and tell the truth. Freedom is not a given. Panagiota xo Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:28:00 PM Freedom has never been in greater peril, methinks. :)

Jim Slaughter Date: 2/5/2023 11:09:00 AM I wish that were the answer, G. Alas...'tis not. Congrats on POTD. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:29:00 PM The answer perhaps is to ask for help.

J. Summers Date: 2/5/2023 10:28:00 AM Congratulations Gershon on POTD. I’m thinking that all to soon none of us will have anywhere to hide. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:30:00 PM Time to explore the galaxy...

Constance La France Date: 2/5/2023 9:25:00 AM Gershon, emotional write, I know how you feel, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY, honor, Constance Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:30:00 PM Apparently we both feel about the same way here. Cheers, gw

Robert Gorelick Date: 2/5/2023 9:22:00 AM As the old expression goes "If it bleeds it leads" Congratulations on POTD! Robert Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:31:00 PM Heh, heh. You're right, Robert: No blood, no guts, no glory...

Fin Chuuk Date: 2/5/2023 9:04:00 AM Great poem, and congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 2/5/2023 8:32:00 AM As we skim through the pages of a news paper or look into the TV screen, we are greeted with news of war, violence and natural calamities. Sometimes we feel like covering our face with a hood not to witness such horror. Congratulations Gershon on your POTD Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 2/5/2023 5:31:00 PM Thank you so much, Valsa.

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