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The Beggar

an invisible weight on his back his provisions all in a sack Had he ever paused to sing a song as he made his rounds begging life long

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/17/2021 8:01:00 AM

"his provisions all in a sack" - I like the sound of this; it has such a ssssss sound to it!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/12/2021 1:21:00 PM

Really very sad especially when it is any religious holiday, and we have plenty and they are empty! Such a crying shame. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/12/2021 5:48:00 PM

It does seem so overwhelming with all the beggars at every street corner (in Chicago, anyway). I guess the way is to start with one. Help one. One at a time. :) gw

Valsa George

Date: 12/12/2021 12:15:00 AM

His provisions on his sack and his burdens on his back.... ! Gershon, you have drawn a sad picture. But still he might sing! He must have enjoyed life at some points

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/12/2021 5:49:00 PM

Someone who can still sing is far from hopeless. At least, that's what my shower stall told me. :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/11/2021 7:58:00 AM

The joy of life, can be itself blessing enough to sing. We all have something of value to offer: as I have been told, God provides for even the birds, but He does not throw seed in their nests. Excellent write!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/12/2021 5:51:00 PM

Interesting what you wrote: It seems that God brings food to baby crows, whose parents abandon them at birth. See Psalm 147 for evidence of same. Season's best, gw

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/11/2021 5:51:00 AM

I wonder GW, the stations in life we sometimes randomly hold!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/12/2021 5:54:00 PM

When we get to the 'World of Truth,' the roles will be reversed. 'The first ones now will later be last,' as Bob Dylan once wrote and sang it. :) gw

Bill Baker

Date: 12/10/2021 4:27:00 PM

Interesting question, GW. Never heard one a singing. Have a great day! Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/12/2021 5:55:00 PM

Not yet, Bill. Not yet. There's always a first time, isn't there?! Season's best, gw

Deb M

Date: 12/10/2021 3:39:00 PM

Oh Wershon that is a little ,sad and very meaningful poem. You are a clever man. Debx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/12/2021 5:47:00 PM

Clever as ever, just not 'relatable or cute.' lol. thanks, Deb