Gershon Wolf Poet Monorhyme

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 October 14, 2019 at 6:08 PM A wonderful thanksgiving time the the Lord! Nice!

Jennifer Proxenos October 14, 2019 at 3:52 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 October 15, 2019 at 8:56 PM Thanks, Jennifer, and here's to a smooth move and transition to your new home! :) gw

Line Gauthier October 13, 2019 at 2:32 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 October 13, 2019 at 3:00 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 October 13, 2019 at 1:25 PM This sounds very nice Gershon. Enjoy :) Gershon Wolf October 13, 2019 at 1:57 PM You are right, and it is very nice. Thanks! :) gw

Quoth Theraven October 13, 2019 at 1:24 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 October 13, 2019 at 1:56 PM Richard, appreciate you letting me know all of this. Warmest wishes for the holiday. ~ Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw October 13, 2019 at 12:58 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 October 13, 2019 at 1:56 PM Appreciate your sincere wishes, Bob,... and as for Cletus, hope to read more of his adventures! Thanks, Gershon

Ts Poetry October 13, 2019 at 12:54 PM A beautiful celebration of good fortune Gershon Wolf October 13, 2019 at 1:55 PM Thank you, TS, for a wonderful comment in just six words. Greatly appreciated! Warm wishes, Gershon

Arturo Michael October 13, 2019 at 12:15 PM " the Lord we revere " Amen Gershon Wolf October 13, 2019 at 1:54 PM You have written a fitting seal for this one, Arturo. Thank you so much! Warm wishes, Gershon