Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

The Mighty Donkey

A 'beast of burden' he's often dubbed
  And even when he's cleaned and scrubbed
He's known by another term more crass
  That may be censored; it rhymes with gas

He moves so slowly and seems so lowly
  Yet when Balaam did his trusty burro abuse
The donkey spoke! His master he accused
  ~ To this very day, readers are amused



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The story of Balaam and his burro can be found
in the Old Testament: Numbers, Chapter 22,
Verses 21 - 38.  And yes, the donkey spoke!

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Rico Leffanta October 28, 2020 at 11:50 AM Interesting that Biblical words are censored by poetrysoup - and churches! Nice write! Aloha! Rico Gershon Wolf October 28, 2020 at 3:11 PM Hadn't thought of 'arse' as a 'Biblical word' actually. Thanks for the alert, Rico! Aloha!, gw

Caren Krutsinger October 28, 2020 at 5:09 AM The only disappointment is that you have somehow forgotten to throw in Missouri Mules. Gershon Wolf October 28, 2020 at 3:10 PM Gosh, you're right. Forget all about those mules. ~ Hee-Haw

Linda Alice Fowler October 27, 2020 at 7:15 PM Ever so clever Gershon! Got a chuckle from me :D Linda Gershon Wolf October 28, 2020 at 3:09 PM Alright. Keep smiling, Linda! Happy Wednesday, Gershon

Alexis Y. October 27, 2020 at 7:09 PM Hi Gershon, I really enjoyed this write. If he would have saw what the donkey( at the same time) he would have understood. I read story the story that you mentioned. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf October 28, 2020 at 3:07 PM Balaam couldn't see the angel, because he was more stubborn than the donkey! Take care, Alexis. :) gw

Robert L. Hinshaw October 27, 2020 at 4:37 PM Another great write from your very talented and prolific quill, Gershon. The lowly donkey also conveyed Christ in his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Best on you - Bob Gershon Wolf October 27, 2020 at 4:56 PM Thank you, Bob... I wonder what the donkey whom Christ rode had to say! Guess they forgot to interview him, what with all the commotion around his rider, eh? Blessings, Gershon

Angela Crabtree October 27, 2020 at 4:21 PM A wonderful poem, Gershon. I'm not familiar with this story. I've always liked the New Testament a little more. Have a great night. :) Gershon Wolf October 27, 2020 at 4:50 PM Thanks, Angela! A wonderful evening to you too! :) Gershon

Jan Allison October 27, 2020 at 3:23 PM you made me smile GW ..... another difference in our interpretation of a word, to me an ass is a donkey but Iknow to the American's it means something else ,, then again I've posted a poem about 'trump' which to me is a fart - to you its the potus ... who to me is an old fart lol:-) hugs jan xx Gershon Wolf October 27, 2020 at 3:28 PM Such knotty language issues, Jan! I hope we can sort them out some day and come to some kind of agreement! LOL! Perhaps my people can call your people. ~ Howling Wolf