Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

Spins, Turns, Leaps In the Air

Knees just don't let grampa bend
    feet won't let him run
  Back that will not straighten up
    some might say he's done 

  But wait a minute, not so fast
    a wedding's round the corner
  Pretty Anna's getting married
    no invites for aging mourners

  So into his cerebrum
    Gramps smeared adrenaline
  Well his feet took off a-flying
    dancing like the wind

  Spins, turns, leaps in the air
    as if the aches were never there
  Though inside he was grimacing
    blisters and sores a-simmering

  Yet Gramps kept up his great charade
    on nimble knees and flying feet
  For Anna's wedding serenade
    Waves of pain ~ ne'er so sweet

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Caren Krutsinger December 2, 2022 at 12:27 PM I love thinking of this, " his feet took off a-flying dancing like the wind" it gives me hope!

Kim Rodrigues December 1, 2022 at 4:18 PM Way to go!

Shirley Hawkins December 1, 2022 at 12:53 PM A happy heart can help to shield the pain, especially when it is full of love.

Becky Forbes December 1, 2022 at 11:14 AM That's one lucky Anna!! Gershon Wolf December 1, 2022 at 8:34 PM I almost named her 'Anya.' But --- NAAAAH. ~ Uncultured Boor

L Milton Hankins December 1, 2022 at 9:10 AM Amazing what those old bones can do for a granddaughter who's getting married!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 1, 2022 at 2:32 AM - For love... one endures a lot of pain... -

Valsa George November 30, 2022 at 8:54 PM This is equally hilarious and touching. I can relate to grandpa's feelings ! 'Spirit is indeed willing, but flesh is weak'. I am sure Anna must be his grand daughter! Gershon Wolf December 1, 2022 at 8:29 PM Anna is a grand daughter, whosever she is! lol. Thanks, Valsa!

Bj Legros Kelley November 30, 2022 at 8:17 PM This is so sweet Grandpa! What we do for those beloved grandkids! Take two aspirin and take John's advice I see below.... break out that Bengay! Congratulations on a wonderful celebration worth the aches! Very wonderful!! Gershon Wolf December 1, 2022 at 8:28 PM You think 'Bengay' is still around?! Somehow, I think it had to change its name... :) gw