Gershon Wolf Poet Light Verse

So Much For Swagger

Joe clicked his heels
   Clapped his hands
Let out a squeal
   He was in demand

The most popular girl
   In the entire school
Had him carry her books
   His friends just drooled

Back in class
   Joe's on Cloud Nine
His girl, a beauty
   So very fine...

Just then she had another
   Carry her books--
Alas, Joe's bubble had burst
   So much for swagger, and as for good looks...



           September 05, 2019
         SWAGGER Poetry Contest
           Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Alexis Y. September 7, 2019 at 7:42 AM Hi Gershon, We know who really had swag.Congratulations on your 2nd place win. Have a great weekend my friend:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf September 7, 2019 at 9:41 PM Thank you very much, Alexis. :) gw

Jeanne Mcgee September 7, 2019 at 7:32 AM Great image you penned Gershon. Congrats on your podium win. Gershon Wolf September 7, 2019 at 9:40 PM Thank you so much, Jeanne. Appreciated. :) gw

Lindsay Laurie September 6, 2019 at 1:47 AM G'day Gershon … sort of a bit like pride comes before a fall. Just another lesson in life that can be hard - thanks Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf September 6, 2019 at 10:16 AM The more books they carry, the harder they fall, or something like that. Thanks, Lindsay. :) gw

Caren Krutsinger September 5, 2019 at 10:41 PM Poor Joe. I can just see his face and watch his swagger go rapidly downhill. Good luck in the contest. Gershon Wolf September 6, 2019 at 10:16 AM Don't feel sorry for Joe. He'll latch onto another pretty face soon enough. :) gw

Brenda Chiri September 5, 2019 at 9:58 PM Well written! This brought a smile to my face! I was gonna enter this contest but decided against it! My idea of swagger is not what others think so I believe mine would have been lost in all of these wonderful writes!Good luck my friend!;) Gershon Wolf September 6, 2019 at 10:15 AM Ha, ha. You and me both, Brenda... I stagger where I used to swagger... Neither is recommended! LOL. :) gw

Sandra Adams September 5, 2019 at 8:38 PM sounds like she was just using him for his muscles...poor Joe...better to have his bubble burst now though then before he got too hooked...good write Gershon, enjoyed this one :) hugs Gershon Wolf September 6, 2019 at 10:14 AM Exactly... Now who's more shallow-- Joe or his girl? That's a close call, methinks. What say you? :) gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 5, 2019 at 2:11 PM Giggles ;), poor guy! Sweet write! Good luck in the contest my friend, xomo! Gershon Wolf September 5, 2019 at 2:24 PM Yeah, poor guy... Actually, I can't tell who's more shallow, Joe or 'his girl.' What say you? Thanks, gw