Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

The Path of Those Who Treasure Life

  
       Compassion’s heart, mercy’s gentle touch
          angel’s wings speed to scenes
             of blood, guts and gore
       Where, O where has the god of history seen this before …

       From the narrow passage at Thermopylae 
          to the other side of the Rubicon
       From the bloody invasion of Jerusalem
          to the feats of Genghis Kahn

       From the legends of Clara Barton
          and Florence Nightingale
       to the haunting sirens of Red Cross Trucks
          traversing World War One and Two's living hells 

       When will mankind follow the path of those who treasure life
          lay down their arms ~ end war’s woe and strife

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Joseph P. DiMino October 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM What is going on in Israel holds great promise for a new thoughtful era, of harmony and prosperity for all.... Let us pray that peace can be achieved. I doubt that Hamas will go quietly into the sunset.

sara Etgen-Baker October 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM your poem flowed with its informative lines reminding us there are those who do treasure life. Well done.

David Crandall October 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM Nicely written!

Kim Rodrigues October 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM Like you said in those final lines! Peace, prosperity and pursuit of happiness (as God defines it) Bless you!