Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

The Road Ahead

     A gaslit street
       of cobblestone

     The horse-drawn carriage
       faintly moans

     A snowstorm quickens
       the traveler groans

     The road ahead
        no longer shown

     His way home
       no longer known

     The road ahead 
        no longer shown

      A white tombstone
        whistles ~ all alone

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Rowena Velasco July 27, 2025 at 7:07 AM Really vivid imagery here—makes me feel the cold and uncertainty right alongside the traveler. The ending line with the tombstone whistle is hauntingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Gershon!

sara Etgen-Baker July 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM your words had a lingering after effect of sadness. beautifully written

David Crandall July 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM Spooky and atmospheric, ultimately with a great unfortunate ending! It reminds me of the end of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.

Kim Rodrigues July 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM Wow! This is interesting!

Paula Goldsmith July 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM What a wonderful "The Road Ahead" write. Picture was painted by your pen. I have been off the computer for a few days and now way behind. Have a lovely day writing away......

John Lawless July 21, 2025 at 7:14 AM OH, a deep, dark walk with the Wolf man. Nicely done, the picture painted in my mind...

sara Etgen-Baker July 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM smooth flowing...even in your brevity, you tell a story. Well done, applause!