Gershon Wolf Poet Personification

The Tongue

It slays without drawing a drop of blood
   In an instant, turns reputations to mud
Its eloquence sets the innocent free
   A serpent's weapon, resides in you and me

Guardian of a treasure trove of words
   Pink slashing plasma, mightier than swords

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Robertina B. August 7, 2019 at 6:33 AM A splendid personification, Gershon.. Filled with truth, my friend.. Bravo!! This is a fave for me.. Have a blessed day! Gershon Wolf August 7, 2019 at 9:04 AM Interesting that you resurrected this one from a couple of weeks ago. You are the archaeologist of my poetry, Robertina: Digging them up and digging them. Thank you so much!! Best always, gw

Paula Goldsmith July 24, 2019 at 12:40 PM So very true. It would be nice if people could remember this. So much hurt for nothing. I am working on a pen/sword with some new thoughts about it.

Caren Krutsinger July 24, 2019 at 6:50 AM It is mightier than swords; for sure! Nice one! As is the pen, right? Gershon Wolf July 24, 2019 at 9:34 AM Yes, as is the pen! (or maybe we should say the keyboard/touchpad now)… :) gw

Quoth Theraven July 23, 2019 at 11:58 PM Gershon, True to your word in this one. Very eloquent indeed. A fave. -Richard Gershon Wolf July 24, 2019 at 9:33 AM Your comment is a commentary in and of itself, Raven. Very nice, and very much appreciated! :) gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 23, 2019 at 11:25 PM Spectacular piece G. A fave. So much so. xomo Gershon Wolf July 24, 2019 at 9:33 AM Thank you so much, M. My tongue lies silent in gratitude. :) gw