Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

She Pawned Her Ring

She pawned her ring
    went into hock
  Sold her long hair
    went into shock

  Took to the streets
    with naught to eat
  Just a smidgen of dope
    and a cup of hope

  Tried to beg
    took in a few bucks
  Injured her leg
    cried, 'This really sucks'

  Do you know this poor soul
    She's rather pretty, not very old
  A decent gal, she fell through the cracks
    of a godless world, where the 'haves' talk smack

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Michael Tor July 8, 2023 at 12:09 AM Sometimes we are our worst enemy this is such a case my friend... Gershon Wolf July 8, 2023 at 8:56 PM Yes. It took your astute comment to nudge me to see it this way, Michael. Thank you! Peace, Gershon

Robert Gorelick July 6, 2023 at 5:32 PM I knocked on a door, asked for some bread, the lady said scram bum. The baker dropped dead! --Joe Hill 1913 So things never change! Gershon Wolf July 8, 2023 at 8:49 PM Hey Joe, you got bread?! Thanks for the ditty, Robert!

Unseeking Seeker July 5, 2023 at 10:38 PM poignant, painful, piercing Gershon Wolf July 8, 2023 at 8:44 PM Thanks for the alliterative comment, Seeker. ~ Garrulous, Gap-toothed Gershon

Deb M July 5, 2023 at 9:26 PM Sad and more sad on so many levels Gershon! Well said….Debx Gershon Wolf July 8, 2023 at 8:40 PM Elevator now taking you to Level BB. lol. Thanks, Deb!