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The Renaissance Man

Gone is the era of the Renaissance Man
Who delved into Milton, Voltaire and Rosseau
Knew the difference between Cezanne and Gaugin
Could parse a sentence and quote Henry Thoreau

Came Woodstock, he was buried deep in time's sands
Covered over by Joplin and Country Joe...
Social media's dug man's hole even worse
Alexa and Cortana ~ My lips are pursed

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Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 8/29/2019 5:16:00 AM

Ah! Yes. So sad! (I can feel a bout of grouchiness coming on) Well said! Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/29/2019 11:44:00 AM

You see right through me, Geoffrey. I'll take the hint, get rid of the sledgehammer, and replace it with a feather. Thanks, gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/28/2019 6:05:00 PM

So true that society is made lazy. Love that my granddaughter is learning lines and great songs. To be on stage! Perhaps poetry one day...who knows.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/28/2019 7:58:00 PM

Sounds like your granddaughter's actually getting an education. Wonderful! (It's so rare these days). :) gw