Gershon Wolf Poet Verse

The Caregiver

What do you want to be, little boy?
   I want to be caring and giving  

No, no, no: WHAT do you want to be?
You  know, like a pilot or something 
   I already told you: caring and giving...

Yes, all of us have to make a living
   But this child's answer I'm hereby forgiving

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Kenneth Cheney March 31, 2020 at 9:22 AM We should all try to be as wise. Gershon Wolf March 31, 2020 at 2:04 PM You are right, Kenneth. Thanks for the observation. ~ Gershon

Sam Kauffman March 31, 2020 at 5:45 AM Wisdom out of the mouths of babes! Nice one Gershon! Be blessed. Gershon Wolf March 31, 2020 at 2:03 PM The kid's answer was right on the money, Sam. Thanks, gw

Caren Krutsinger March 30, 2020 at 10:24 PM This reminds me of John Lennon’s answer which I have forgotten. I know it was lovely though. Gershon Wolf March 31, 2020 at 1:59 PM At least you remember that you forgot. Better than me: I forgot that I remember. ~ Confused

Kim Rodrigues March 30, 2020 at 9:26 PM But that is a great start! Answer is true blue! Gershon Wolf March 31, 2020 at 1:58 PM It's actually a very good answer...much better than, say, I want to be an accountant. (How limiting!). Thanks, Kim. :) Gershon