Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

The Fireworks Have Begun

    An angel and a devil
      work me over every morn
    Contending for ownership
       to neither (am I) forsworn  

    I tell myself I won’t succumb 
      to the devil, that old bum
    Then he takes down the angel
      The fireworks have begun … 

     In the end, it’s MY will versus MY won’t
       They’re mere illusions by my throne

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Jennifer Proxenos March 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM I just posted a poem about the good and the evil and that they actually dine together but your will I know will always side with good my friend. Enjoyed your very apt discreet political poem Gershon, Blessings, Jennifer Gershon Wolf March 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM 'Discreet' is my calling card. lol.

Michael Tor February 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM Well said my friend, we all face that dilemma Gershon everyday the devil never stops trying. Thank you for sharing my friend have a nice day. Hope the family is back... Gershon Wolf March 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM The devil is my daily companion...

Hilda Greenhough February 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM A timely poem of conscience and decisions. Well done. Gershon Wolf March 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM Make that two. I prefer well-done to medium. ~ Steak 'n Poetry

Paula Goldsmith February 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM What a powerful write. Go with the angels and tell the devil goodbye... Have a blessed day............ Gershon Wolf March 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM Angels 10 - Devils 0. A Shut-out!

John Read February 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM Hi Gershon, hopefully your will won't succumb to the devil.

Kim Rodrigues February 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM Yes, we can’t be “flip”pant like Wilson and merely say, “the devil made me do it.”