Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

The Packing of a Suitcase

Consider, Recall, Reflect, Hesitate, Tremble
           Before your life's vast sweep.

     Step back; Try to fathom
           How much it's all meant.

     Crease, Fold, Pile, Stack, Mark
           Each decade's clothing you've worn.

     Pause! Write a poem to
           Bid all your lovers adieu.

     Whimper, Cry, Sob, Weep for--
           Last suitcase ever you'll pack.


                    March 07, 2018

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Darlene De Beaulieu June 22, 2021 at 3:59 PM Hello Gershon, I like this poem. It is clever as to how you have done this poem. it is cute. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Tansy Roekaerts September 20, 2020 at 7:36 AM I think I've read this 100 times. And the little girls imaginary world Unaddict me please Gershon Wolf September 21, 2020 at 7:21 PM 100 times?! I don't have any magic tricks up my sleeve. Maybe I should delete this poem? -- But you may have it memorized by now. Thanks, gw

Tansy Roekaerts September 10, 2020 at 8:12 PM As an earlier comment says 'it makes you think' Every line is moving but 'try to fathom how much its all meant'. I know the reader should take the poem how they understand it, but I love it too much not to ask: is he packing for carehome? Or is it a metaphor for coming terms with the end of your life? Gershon Wolf September 11, 2020 at 1:52 PM It could be either, though I kind of pointed it toward coming to terms with life's end... Appreciate all of your support, Tansy. Happy Friday! Life and Light, Gershon

Quoth Theraven April 9, 2020 at 10:18 AM Gershon, Funny what the winds of change bring in two years. -R Gershon Wolf April 11, 2020 at 10:49 PM Has not been a 'breeze' for sure...

Quoth Theraven January 7, 2020 at 11:03 PM Gershon, This poem reminded me how much I hate to pack a suitcase. Always wondered who had it hardest, the ones departing or those that wave goodbye. -Richard Gershon Wolf January 8, 2020 at 3:30 PM Whoa! This sure is a blast from the past :) gw

Wanda Daugherty January 19, 2019 at 10:46 PM Makes you think! That's what good poems do! Gershon Wolf January 20, 2019 at 8:34 AM Wow! I'm impressed that you went all the way back to March to read a poem on my list. Thank you, and thank you for your generous appraisal. Appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 10:06 PM Hey! Back with well deserved congrats, Gershon.

Michelle Faulkner March 30, 2018 at 2:23 PM Forgive my tardiness on this - just wishing congratulations on your touching poem -take care- Gershon Wolf March 30, 2018 at 3:52 PM "Forgiven!" --- As if there's really anything to forgive here. Very simply: I appreciate your encouragement. Comments like yours spur me on... :) Gershon

Gregory Richard Barden March 30, 2018 at 4:57 AM Blessings and sincere congratulations on your fine win, Gershon - all the best to you, my brother! :-) Gershon Wolf March 30, 2018 at 12:05 PM It is an honor and privilege for me to read your kind words. Blessings of Spring and the Holidays to you and yours, my friend. :) Gershon

Keith O.J. Hunt March 21, 2018 at 12:31 PM Good stuff Gershon, very witty;-) Gershon Wolf March 30, 2018 at 12:06 PM Keith, thank you for reading and commenting. Your kind words have given me a real boost. Much appreciated. ;-)

Beautiful Scars March 21, 2018 at 6:41 AM that last line really hit me, great poem thank you and congrats :)-luloo Gershon Wolf March 21, 2018 at 9:59 PM Thanks, luloo: I imagine it took a bit to hit you because you're so far, far away from packing your 'last suitcase!' Of course!!! :) Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 17, 2018 at 6:49 AM I love a potent little poem. Congrats on potd! Gershon Wolf March 17, 2018 at 11:21 PM Appreciated, Maureen...And I love precision-penned, to-the-point praise like yours! :) Gershon

Olive Lane March 14, 2018 at 11:47 AM Life's baggage. Well written. Gershon Wolf March 14, 2018 at 1:15 PM Thank you for the praise, Olive, and thanks for viewing my site. Best wishes, Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong March 13, 2018 at 1:46 AM A moving reflective poem Gershon. Congratulations on having it honored as POTD! : ) Gershon Wolf March 13, 2018 at 8:55 AM Thank you, Connie. Appreciate your kind words and support. :) Gershon

Kim Rodrigues March 10, 2018 at 7:24 AM Very very nice! Congrats on POTD! Kim Rodrigues March 10, 2018 at 8:34 PM Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! hugs...Kim Gershon Wolf March 10, 2018 at 7:49 PM Thank you, Kim...By the way, I'm struggling to keep up with all the congrats you deserve on all of your winners. So, congrats, congrats, congrats, congrats,...:) Gershon

Susan Ashley March 9, 2018 at 8:18 PM Such an intriguing and compelling poem Gershon exquisitely 'packed' with the emotional wardrobe of life; pieces that fit or don't fit anymore and pieces out-of-date but still kept in the back of the closet for old times sake.. Absolutely captivating and emotionally riveting write. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! Enjoy the honors of the day my friend. Warmest wishes. ~Susan Gershon Wolf March 10, 2018 at 7:51 PM Susan, your praise humbles me...it is truly 'sung' well...Stray thought: Why not start a professional recommendation-writing service: "Words to Work" or s/t like that...Best wishes, Gershon

Eve Roper March 9, 2018 at 7:29 PM Back to congratulations on POTD! Gershon Wolf March 10, 2018 at 7:51 PM Thanks again, Eve!

Subhas Chandra Chakra March 9, 2018 at 2:36 PM Congratulations on POTD. Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 3:12 PM Subhas,, thank YOU for visiting my site! Blessings, Gershon

John Lawless March 9, 2018 at 10:39 AM At one time all of my earthly belongings could fit in my Volkswagen....and that included the black and white TV. Oh those "golden days of yesteryear"...."Hi Ho Silver.....Away" Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 12:39 PM Ha, Ha. Always good to recall the good old days...I myself had the 'good fortune' to have two such periods in my life: Once from 23 - 25 years of age, straight out of college; the second time when I separated from my first wife, at age 37...Oh, well. Happy trails, John!

Sunlite Wanter March 9, 2018 at 10:37 AM Congratulations! Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 12:39 PM Thank you, Sunlite.

Deborah Guenther Beachboard March 9, 2018 at 9:55 AM Nicely write. I love how this poem draws me through to the end. Kudos. Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 12:40 PM Thank you, Deborah: High praise coming from you. Thanks for the boost! :) Gershon

Freddie Robinson Jr. March 9, 2018 at 9:48 AM An emotional absorbing poem, Gershon. Kudos on POTD. Exceptional poetry! May love light your path always. Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 12:41 PM Thank you, Freddie, and may that love light your path as well, forever and aye! Best wishes, Gershon

Charlie Smith March 9, 2018 at 9:45 AM Wonderful thought provoking write Gershon, congratulations for POTD honors... Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 12:42 PM Thank you, Charlie! I'm truly humbled, by both the selection AND the kind words in your comment. Best wishes, Gershon

Silent One March 9, 2018 at 8:20 AM Congrats on POTD Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 12:43 PM Thank you, Silent One.

Maria Williams March 9, 2018 at 7:13 AM Congratulations on POTD Gershon, a great write....Maria Gershon Wolf March 9, 2018 at 12:43 PM High praise coming from you, Maria, to be treasured always. :) Gershon

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