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Scientists and Statesmen

How many tested How many cried How many infected How many died How many cheated How many lied How many tweeted It'll all pass us by Why can't we defeat it Is it really so odd ~ When scientists and statesmen Keep their distance from God

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Curtis Moorman

Date: 4/3/2020 9:04:00 AM

Gershon, yours is one of those poems that make me "wish I'd said that". I was just corresponding with Curtis Johnson and he and I did in fact talk in the manner you wrote in but it needs to be seen on Soup more often. When we post poems like yours and one that I wrote entitled, "I Hear God", we must believe that it could make a difference in someone's eternal destiny. Thank you so much for yours. It is just as JC said it is --- spot on! God Bless you, and you stay well my friend!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/3/2020 12:05:00 PM

Curtis, thanks for the heartfelt outpouring of support! in God we trust! Blessings, Gershon

Jenish Somadas

Date: 3/29/2020 2:06:00 AM

Wonderful rhyme.. Some times we need to back a little to jump forward long.. Keep safe..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/29/2020 12:57:00 PM

We are definitely retreating fast right now! ~ Gershon

Jc Hawkens

Date: 3/28/2020 4:00:00 PM

What a wonderful read and might I say spot on. Thank you.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:30:00 PM

Thank you for the encouragement, JC. Hope you're staying healthy. Take care, Gershon

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/28/2020 1:35:00 PM

Great write, Gershon! Blessings, Kim

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:29:00 PM

Kim, hope and trust that you are staying safe and healthy. Take care now, Gershon

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 3/28/2020 6:03:00 AM

Typical Gershon verses of elegant simplicity. Nice one, Mr Wolf.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:28:00 PM

Thank you, Mr. Brewer. From you, this a comment i shall treasure! Blessings, Gershon

Sandra Adams

Date: 3/27/2020 9:24:00 PM

some of us are drawing on God... others tempting the fates...I pray a cure is found soon or that it vanishes soon... great write my friend... hugs and blessings!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:27:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra. Stay healthy, and take care! Joy and Light, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/27/2020 9:07:00 PM

When scientists try to prove there is no God, the more they research, the more they become convinced that God exists. Your poem reminded me of this study I had read.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:26:00 PM

Interesting comment!! When people ask me to prove that God exists, my reply is "Prove He doesn't!." That usually does the trick! Stay healthy and take care. ~ Gershon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/27/2020 8:00:00 PM

what an awesome last stanza!!! Sure ties it up well.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:24:00 PM

Gosh, thanks for the enthusiasm over the ending of this one, Andrea. Take care! Peace, Gershon

Judy Ball

Date: 3/27/2020 5:51:00 PM

I agree my friend. The Bible tells us to draw near unto God and He will draw near unto us. Great job. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:23:00 PM

There you go, Judy. You never know what intense prayer, and real tears to go with it can accomplish! Thanks, Gershon

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/27/2020 5:07:00 PM

Keep the faith Gershon, this too will pass...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:22:00 PM

That's right. This will, indeed, pass. Just wish it would 'pass over' in the spirit of the season. Blessings, Gershon

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 3/27/2020 4:55:00 PM

Sums up the whole sorry affair. Stay safe Gershon!..Ron :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:21:00 PM

Thank you for the comment and the support, Ron! Stay healthy now! :) gw

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/27/2020 4:28:00 PM

Hi Gershon, Why did they take so long to notice how serious the Coronavirus was? A potential threat turned out to be a deadly threat. I hope the scientists and statesman close their distance to God. Because we need a cure fast. Stay safe my friend- Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/28/2020 9:20:00 PM

Thank you for your words of support and encouragement, Alexis! Stay healthy! Take care, Gershon