Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Raise 'Em Right and Watch 'Em Lead

So many ask
   What can we do?
The world's gone to pot
   Come completely unglued

Return to the Basics
   Commandments One (and Two)
The first is Be Fruitful - 'P'ru' *
   The second, Multiply - 'Ur'vu' *

Get married, have children
   as many as you possibly can
Raise 'em up right, and watch ~
   One day they'll rule the land

Not the Bidens or Trumps
   nor the Obamas or Clintons ~
Our children won't prevaricate or lie
   Our children will stare an enemy 
                             straight in the eye



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* 'P'ru' means 'Be fruitful' and 'Urvu' means
'Multiply' in the Hebrew language, the language
of Genesis and the Old Testament. Together
they actually constitute the first commandment
in the Bible: "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the
earth and subdue it."

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Paula Goldsmith October 4, 2021 at 10:16 AM A "Wonderful" write. Love how you added the information at the bottom. Have a blessed day/week writing away................. Gershon Wolf October 4, 2021 at 7:57 PM Appreciate your kind words and encouragement, Paula. Blessings, gw

Geoffrey Brewer September 26, 2021 at 7:49 PM Interesting thoughts and data, Gershon. The final line of your notes, though fundamental to good life, has sadly, been rejected by many in these apathetic times. Gershon Wolf October 4, 2021 at 7:57 PM You are so right, Geoffrey. So sad what these times have brought and wrought... Thanks, gw

Jennifer Proxenos September 20, 2021 at 9:37 AM I LOVE THIS POEM AND LOVE LEARNING ABOUT THE BELIEFS AND FAITHS OF OTHER NATIONS. THIS POEM FASCINATES ME AND I APPLAUD YOU, FOR ITS WONDERFULLY POTENT CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CONTENT. YES NO MORE DIPLOMATIC POLITICIANS BUT PEOPLE OF WORTH THAT ARE NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK THE TRUTH TO WHOEVER OR WHEREVER OR WHENEVER! KUDOS GERSHON, SORRY CAME TO END OF COMMENT SAW IT WAS IN CAPS., DO THIS SOMETIMES! HUGS, BLESSINGS JENNIFER. Gershon Wolf September 20, 2021 at 11:34 AM Thanks for getting behind me with such gust on this one, Jennifer. Really appreciate!! Hugs, Gershon

Lindsay Laurie September 16, 2021 at 5:11 PM Hello Gershon ... it's a very volatile world at this time with war drums beating and much eye contact. I wish your poem became human law - thanks Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf September 22, 2021 at 9:01 PM May your wishes come true, Lindsay! ~ gw

Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2021 at 7:29 AM Oh yes! Beautiful! You can stare one in the eye when you are pure of heart. One pastor whose wife passed away one year ago says about his wife, “it seemed fear was afraid of her.” We should all have this mindset. God bless you, always, my friend! Gershon Wolf September 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM May God bless you too, Kim. Best always, Gershon

Panagiota Romios September 16, 2021 at 3:10 AM Congratulations poet! A poem with meaning and depth! It is up to us, as you said. A Fav in my book+++ One of the best I have read all year. Our futures are in our hands! Appreciate the explanatory notes B’H”.. Panagiota Panagiota Gershon Wolf September 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM Thanks for your kind comments, Pangie. Keep the Faith! ~ gw