Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

The Gangsters Win

18 murders in 24 hours
  in Chicago, May 31
Another day of anarchy
  Another day of fun

Police exhausted
  Stretched too thin
Wear them out 
  Gangsters win

Now they're working
  12-hour shifts
With no days off
  What a gift --

To the shooters
  Who lick their lips
Make their plans
  ~ City's fabric to rip

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Arturo Michael June 17, 2020 at 5:25 AM I'm amazed to baffled by what's happening...I like the way you expressed it here... Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 3:24 PM In Chicago, things are pretty clear, as above, despite the media's attempt to complicate everything. :) gw

Timothy Mcguire June 16, 2020 at 7:22 PM What has happen to our country?! Give ne back 1964 Timothy Mcguire June 17, 2020 at 2:56 PM I agree there has always been issues here in the US. But I think the level of genuine hate is the highest its ever been Gershon Wolf June 16, 2020 at 9:20 PM You know, whenever I think back to how 'things used to be calmer,' all I remember is tumult in this country. America is ever-changing... Thanks, Tim. :) gw

Caren Krutsinger June 15, 2020 at 11:06 PM My birthday has never before felt so ominous. Wow! Gershon Wolf June 16, 2020 at 7:22 PM Hey, Happy #29, Caren! We celebrated your B-D bang-bang style here in Chicago! lol. Many happy returns on the day! :) gw

Tom Cunningham June 15, 2020 at 8:31 PM Wow, hasnt changed much since Al Capone ruled the roost. Scary stuff. Tom Gershon Wolf June 15, 2020 at 10:30 PM It's much, much worse in many ways than when Capone was blazing away. :) gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 15, 2020 at 8:15 PM Crazy town. I can't imagine. (and I have a very good imagination) xomo Gershon Wolf June 15, 2020 at 10:30 PM If you can't imagine it, Mo, it must not have happened. Fake news, I guess. (I only wish it were!). Thanks, gw