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Tears Shed

Rico, Connie, Milt
    their passing gives us pause

  We are all of us subject
    to universal, immutable laws

  Prayers are read
    tears shed

  Our lives here more sober
    when colleagues' are over

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Caren Krutsinger

December 30, 2022 at 10:06 PM

I did not know about Rico! They were all special; I am saddened, and yet glad I got to know them all!

Michael Tor

December 30, 2022 at 9:28 PM

They were all special souls. I hope they all know our God and are in a heavenly place Connie with her husband and son, and Milton with his beloved wife Deborah. I can see them rejoicing with our Lord and writing Poetry. They were in our lives for a little while and they left us with a special place for each in our hearts... Thank you for sharing my friend...

Kim Rodrigues

December 29, 2022 at 7:07 PM

A heartbreak indeed! Tears…

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Yup. We've lost more than our share of Soupers lately, I'd say. (And what about that funny bloke from Australia who used to write hilarious narratives? Can't think of his name this second. But it seems he's gone for a while now). May they all r.i.p. ~ gw

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 29, 2022 at 11:38 AM

Hello Gershon, I wasshocked to hear of Milrton's death. I did not know he was sick. He is with his wife now, Milton R.I.P. Enjoy your day Gershon./Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 30, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Hello Gershon, I will. hope you enjoyed your Christmas. Happy NewYear. All the best for the New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2022 at 7:21 PM

It was shocking news, Darlene. You are right. Keep the Faith, Gershon

Deb M

December 29, 2022 at 2:40 AM

Unbelievably sad and surreal really! Here then gone just like that….beautiful words lovely Big Bad…..Debx

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2022 at 7:18 PM

You are right. So sad. Thanks, Deb. :) BB

Quoth Theraven

December 28, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Gershon, Said it so well in the many lives left behind in '22. A bowed head for those voices silenced, yet read on. "We are all of us subject ~ to universal, immutable laws". My best wishes for you and yours in the coming new year. -Richard

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2022 at 7:14 PM

Thank you. Richard. Best wishes to you and yours too. Peace, Gershon

Anselmo Boles

December 28, 2022 at 9:57 PM

A sad day Gershon. Speechless when I heard the news. I wished him happy travels before his Mexico trip. I will miss his writings, his cleverness, and his love for life...ab

Shirley Hawkins

December 28, 2022 at 9:37 PM

Sad, Sad, Sad, Best for us to pause and be silent; Well said, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2022 at 7:18 PM

Yes, it's the pause that refreshes.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

December 28, 2022 at 9:33 PM

I will certainly miss Milton and Connie and Rico, Gershon. Their loss has been felt deeply. Best wishes, Evelyn

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Yes, indeed... May we all know only joy this coming year.

Valsa George

December 28, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Waves of shock come upon us like blizzards. I am just back after burying my cousin who died of a heart attack in the prime of his life. The very next moment came the news of Milton's death. Once more we are made to think of the transitoriness of life.

Gershon Wolf

December 28, 2022 at 9:14 PM

You and me and all of us should have no more sorrow to bear --- at least not this holiday season! Life can certainly be short, nasty and brutish as Dickens would have it. Let's here it for Joy and Light, Gershon

Heidi Sands

December 28, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Yes Gershon. This is all sad. I am shocked and also overwhelmed from deaths of my friends in life and poet friends here too. Take care

Gershon Wolf

December 28, 2022 at 8:57 PM

I am also shocked and overwhelmed from the deaths of our poetry friends (plus some of my personal friends here in Chicago) lately. May we know happier occasions. Season's best, Heidi. ~ Gershon