Gershon Wolf Poet Lyric

Summer Breeze

(To the melody of Simon and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence"):

Summer breeze, I apprehend
   You've come to stir my heart again 

The way you toss her hair  
   The way her green eyes flare 

The way you send -- the waves to the sandy shore
   Our hearts adore  

Summer breeze: You move me
 
And when the day is done  
   You frame the setting sun  

You set the stars in place 
   You waft through outer space
 
The way you send  -- the waves to the sandy shore
   Our hearts adore  

Summer breeze: You move me  

And at the end of time  
   When poems no more rhyme 

You'll soar your tenor high
   And ask your Maker why
 
Why He took the Sun -- Moon and Stars from the heavens' sky
   Why'd they die
 
And still the summer breeze, which moved me

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P.S. Awtry January 7, 2019 at 10:22 AM dang! that's beautiful! Gershon Wolf January 7, 2019 at 1:34 PM Thank you, my friend. Thank you! :) gw

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 13, 2018 at 4:07 AM Congratulations on your win, Gershon.Nicely done lyric.

Pandita Sietesantos August 12, 2018 at 2:19 PM Swinging back to say "CONGRATULATIONS" on your win - well done my friend with this great gem! Hugs. Pandita Gershon Wolf August 12, 2018 at 7:58 PM Thank you, thank you, my friend! I was a bit stunned that this one secured the #4 rank. But your labeling it a gem shows me that it may well read or sing better than I thought. Best wishes, gw

John Hamilton August 12, 2018 at 1:35 PM Great write Gershon, I enjoyed very much, Simon and Garfunkel are one of my faves! Gershon Wolf August 12, 2018 at 7:54 PM I am so glad that this struck a chord with you, John! Thank you for letting me know. Best wishes, Gerhon

Gabrielle Jordan August 11, 2018 at 5:22 AM Gershon, what you expressed was the exact feeling I had walking home from the metro last evening. Every once in a while a summer breeze hits you and for those moments all in the world is fine. Peaceful write! Nice! Gershon Wolf August 11, 2018 at 10:50 PM Wow! So nice to read your comment, Gabrielle, and so glad this modest effort worked for you. Blessings, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner August 8, 2018 at 2:19 PM Such a great idea to set it to "The Sound of Silence" one of my favorites, especially like 'when the day is done you frame the setting sun' much luck in the contest! Gershon Wolf August 8, 2018 at 4:51 PM Thank you, as always, Michelle. I hope it was a good idea; I'm actually not sure that it is, as the 'lyric' from clearly does not have to be set to a song ... At any rate, I appreciate your enthusiasm for doing so. It matches mine! Best wishes, Gershon

Pandita Sietesantos August 8, 2018 at 11:13 AM Gershon, this lovely summer breeze blew gently into my heart and mind with such grace, charm, and beauty! Good luck in the contest! Best regards always. Pandita Gershon Wolf August 8, 2018 at 1:06 PM Pandita, thank you for your kind and gracious words. Much appreciated. As always, Gershon