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The Happiest Time of the Year

Israel's Festival of Tabernacles is here Designed to bring cheer It's the happiest time of the year Crops are harvested from far and near Extensive preparations made, quite dear On balconies, in courtyards, flimsy huts appear Jews share their largesse with all who draw near Eat and sleep outside, except in weather severe Rejoice together, proclaiming this message clear ~ With thanks for our bounty, the Lord we revere

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/14/2019 6:08:00 PM

A wonderful thanksgiving time the the Lord! Nice!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/14/2019 3:52:00 AM

Sounds wonderful Gershon, fun happiness faithfulness as well as thankfulness sounds absolutely perfect to me - enjoy it! Yay 9 days to go until we move exhausted but glad we're almost done! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/15/2019 8:56:00 PM

Thanks, Jennifer, and here's to a smooth move and transition to your new home! :) gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/13/2019 2:32:00 PM

I truly enjoy reading your poetry that shed light on the Jewish faith and customs, Gershon. The extent of my knowledge is due to watching the movie Yentl...! Much appreciated.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2019 3:00:00 PM

Ha, ha! -- Yentl, eh?! I'd recommend 'Fiddler on the Roof,' the movie, (the 'old one' from about 1970 or so). It's really well done, and although a little schmaltzy, really gives you a taste of the Jewish People living in Exile over the centuries --in a musical, fun fashion. (More real, more authentic than Yentl anyday). Anyway, thanks for letting me know how you feel about these kind of poems. I never know what to expect from them. Many blessings, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/13/2019 1:25:00 PM

This sounds very nice Gershon. Enjoy :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2019 1:57:00 PM

You are right, and it is very nice. Thanks! :) gw

Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/13/2019 1:24:00 PM

Gershon, I have learned something from your Monorhyme today.."Extensive preparations made, quite dear On balconies, in courtyards, flimsy huts appear". This is wonderful as it is interesting. Well done. -Richard

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2019 1:56:00 PM

Richard, appreciate you letting me know all of this. Warmest wishes for the holiday. ~ Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 10/13/2019 12:58:00 PM

Splendid verse as always, Gershon. The best to you and your family as you celebrate precious Jewish heritage! Cletus O'Toole seems to invite trouble - I'm sure you'll be hearing more about him in the future - Bob H

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2019 1:56:00 PM

Appreciate your sincere wishes, Bob,... and as for Cletus, hope to read more of his adventures! Thanks, Gershon

Ts Poetry

Date: 10/13/2019 12:54:00 PM

A beautiful celebration of good fortune

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2019 1:55:00 PM

Thank you, TS, for a wonderful comment in just six words. Greatly appreciated! Warm wishes, Gershon

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/13/2019 12:15:00 PM

" the Lord we revere " Amen

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2019 1:54:00 PM

You have written a fitting seal for this one, Arturo. Thank you so much! Warm wishes, Gershon