Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Reality Eclipsed By Fantasy

I used to play 'make-believe'
    a wonderful way to try to live
  the life of a singer or a movie star
    a way to expand who you are 

  I knew it was pretend, of course
    just as I knew I wasn't a horse
  In retrospect, there was no danger
    no parents or politicians to anger  

  Now I look around and see
    reality eclipsed by fantasy
  boys play house, pretend to be
    girls... then enter this plea:

  Mommy, Daddy, I want to be a girl
    I hate my body - I want curves and curls
  Parents cry, don't know what to do
    Society decrees ~ 'procedure goes' through

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Valsa George May 21, 2023 at 8:49 PM Times have changed ! Accepting the real is not the attitude of the youngsters of today. They wish to live in a world of fantasy. Your fantasy was pleasurable and self building unlike that of the new gen. Interesting observations, dear Gershon. Gershon Wolf May 22, 2023 at 6:53 AM Thank you so much for the accolades there, Valsa. I do try to stay as real as possible --- even with my fantasies. Happy Monday! Blessings, Gershon

John Lawless May 21, 2023 at 3:42 AM Beware the "FURRIES" they may build a nest in your backyard and be deemed "endangered" species.... Gershon Wolf May 21, 2023 at 8:01 PM Yes, I have electrified the fence around my backyard. Maybe I'll get lucky and catch a mink furry! ~ Aunt I. Peta

Michael Tor May 20, 2023 at 9:22 PM So true my friend this world is upside down thanks to the morons that are fueling this ideology of Satan. Gershon Wolf May 21, 2023 at 8:07 PM You're right, Michael. These are not merely morons; they are downright evil! Thanks, gw