Gershon Wolf Poet Monorhyme

Remember These Words

      With everyone you ever meet
      With every step of your two feet
         Every time that you compete
       
       If you want your life to be complete
       Remember these words forever sweet
         ‘Respect’ is ever a two-way street

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David Crandall September 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM Excellent message - I like the way you build up to it, and it should be a strong message when you get there - to line 6, and it is (doesn't disappoint) ...this would be good for Line's contest. Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM Thanks, David. Your support is worth way more to me than a placement in some contest. I've become a contest boycotter. lol.

Yann Rolland September 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM so true poet, your poem is brilliant and helpful, thanks Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM Brilliant and helpful - I'll take that combo any day of the week. Thanks, Yann.

sara Etgen-Baker September 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM indeed, important words to remember, Gershon, written in perfect monorhyme form. Loved it! Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM Appreciated, Sara.

Ilene Bauer September 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM So well said, Gershon! Too bad so few follow this… Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM People took the 'dis' off of disrespect and made it 'a thing,' I'm afraid...

Kim Rodrigues September 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM We give certain levels of trust to each person. Some, almost 100 percent, others 20 percent. So we can love all people, but we gauge what we can share. We, of course hope for shared respect. Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM You mean that you have no respect for Mamdani?! Gasp! ~ A. Ree Tha

Gabrielle Munslow September 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM Yes it is. Wish everyone thought the same. Love this poem Thanks for sharing Gabby Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM Well, two's a start! ~ Greetings from the other side of the Big Pond, gw

John Lawless September 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM Several young men objected, saying I was "disrespecting" them. They were stunned when I informed them that they had not EARNED my respect. That I offered them the opportunity to earn my respect and hoped they would use it by offering me that same opportunity to earn theirs. Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM What the heck are you talking about? What do you think this is, John? The 1950's or something? ~ Dee White and Mamie Joe Maverick September 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM Well conveyed indeed.'

Karen Jones September 14, 2025 at 5:30 AM Agreed. It is! Karen Jones October 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM lol hugs Gershon! Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM Well, well, well, Karen Jones. Hmm. I seem to remember that name from somewhere...

Sara Kendrick September 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM Yes, if we want to be respected, we need to respect others. So much happening in today's world that is disrespectful. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM OK, Sara. btw: I can't imagine you disrespecting anyone or anything. ~ Gershon

Christuraj Alex September 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM "Respect’ is ever a two-way street" - indeed true! Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM Absolutely, Alex. Thank you for your support. ~ Gershon

Joe Maverick September 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM Well yes GW..and i avise everyone to (Hop to it ! ) with the two feet you denote..' A write to note.' But not to a Rule..As some have feet like boats.! An idea i thought to float.? Gershon Wolf September 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM I'm a floatin'-on-it, Joe...