Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

The Nation's Fabric Is Rent

When gay meant happy and kwier meant odd
  You didn't swear in public, right in front of God
You wore a suit to the World Series, a hat to work
  If your team won, you didn't loot or go berserk

You cheered the President, shook hands with him too
  You'd never think to avoid him, to jeer or to boo
When the Nation's Anthem played, you covered your heart
  You sang along proudly, every word from the start

Now the nation's fabric is rent, we're so polarized
  And what with the murder and mayhem ~ desensitized

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Julia A Keirns September 2, 2020 at 4:35 AM I believe you hit the nail on the head.

Judy Ball September 1, 2020 at 3:48 PM You said a mouthful my friend. Oh for those times to return. Great write. A fave for me. God Bless, JB Gershon Wolf September 1, 2020 at 7:51 PM Thanks for the FAVE, Judy. Seems to me we have carve out our good times midst the ribs of the carcass. ~ Bar-B-Que

Carolyn Devonshire September 1, 2020 at 2:58 PM Gershon, that 17-year-old shooter in Wisconsin probably was "desensitized" by all the violence we have seen lately. We truly are polarized now. So sad. Definitely a fve for me, my friend. Hugs, Carolyn Gershon Wolf September 1, 2020 at 7:42 PM You're right... and he may have already been desensitized by all those violent video games these fellows play, picking off people every second it seems. A tragedy. Thanks for the FAVE, Carolyn!

Jenna Logan September 1, 2020 at 2:58 PM Sad but true, Gershon. Frazzled at the hemline, ripped apart at the seams, a world in need of repair. Gershon Wolf September 1, 2020 at 7:48 PM Yes, it's past time when George W. Bush Jr's remedy of duct tape -- remember that one?! -- will do much good. I think we need the wisdom of Solomon at this point. What say you?... Thanks for all the encouragement, Jenna. Blessings and Bounty, Gershon