Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Shame Died Today

   Consumed by doubt, down but not out
     Swig of whiskey tickles the throat
                                      rags for a coat

   Down on his luck, surviving on pluck
     Bums another cigarette
                     breaks out in cold sweat  

   Begs unabashedly
     points to you and me
     Inside, you shudder
       ~ unashamed, I flee

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Terry Flood December 14, 2023 at 6:15 PM I must ashamedly admit that this went over my head. However, reading other’s comments reset my mindset and I read again… Wow… a stark visualisation of everyday inner city homelessness. Have I closed my eyes so that I do not see? I’d like to say, “No,” but I have to say “Probably”. Gershon Wolf December 14, 2023 at 6:17 PM Eyes wide open, Terry --- I still don't see...

Bj Legros Kelley December 14, 2023 at 3:22 PM I have offered food, but usually not money, fearing the purchase of more of their debilitating vice of choice. Sometimes you best flee, we must listen to instinct and common sense for certain.

Paul Bell December 14, 2023 at 2:21 PM The way of the world now. We look, we judge, we walk away.

Robert Zimmerman December 14, 2023 at 11:47 AM GW. Interesting commentary and reflection on a sad observation. ZIM

Panagiota Romios December 14, 2023 at 9:35 AM We never know a persons mental and physical state. I am for compassion before judgement. And a great saying is! “There but for the grace of God, go I.” We dont know him. He maybe mentally ill in some form, but I have seen this attitude here before, not new, G! You expressed your feelings well.

Hilda Greenhough December 14, 2023 at 6:47 AM Alcohol does strange things to the brain. I have evolved into being a little selfish; to spare myself from the burden of being a codependent. Cut the binds loose. Poem is truly informative.