Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

The Wonderful Word of Blue

A Jew looks at the blue of his ritual fringe *
    thinks of the wonderful world he's in

  The deep blue of the sea meets the horizon
    blue shades of the sky his eye's on

  'Til he arrives at the Throne of Glory, where sits the King
    Who inspires him to do all the right things
      ~ that to Heaven helps earthlings wing    


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* Note:'Ritual fringes' are found attached to the ends of prayer
           shawls worn by married Orthodox Jewish men and some
           post-bar-mitzvah boys in synagogue, as well as by some 
           Conservative and Reform Jewish men and women. Almost 
           all Orthodox males over three years old also wear a lighter 
           four-cornered garment, with ritual fringes attached, under 
           their shirts during waking hours. During Temple times, one
           of the fringes was a deep blue color. (Not now, but we use
           our imaginations). ~ gw

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Line Gauthier June 19, 2023 at 7:16 AM Love the depth of this poem.

Kim Rodrigues June 18, 2023 at 11:42 AM Very nice! Loving yourself a blue world!

Bill Baker June 18, 2023 at 10:26 AM Nice couplets, Gershon. I appreciate the infomation your share with us about the Jewish faith. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Shirley Hawkins June 18, 2023 at 12:10 AM I too appreciate the insight into your faith; It makes interesting reading. I had some unforgettable Jewish friends who often asked me to their homes for dinner when I was in my teens, my friends father told me many yiddish expressions and called me a Shayna maydel and explained what sitting shiva meant. He was a lovely, warm hearted humorous man, and he and his wife were very joyous and hospitable people of good faith. Take care, Gershon Old Duck.

Quoth Theraven June 17, 2023 at 9:34 PM Gershon, The color of blue, so misunderstood. Yet every day life serves to remind, I don't know anything. But still, perhaps a fast learner. -Richard

Michael Tor June 17, 2023 at 9:27 PM Thanks for sharing Gershon. Always appreciate your insight into your faith. What a wonderful tradition to carry on, and God is the purpose of it all. Much appreciated to learn. Thanks for sharing and again Congratulations for your POTD Honors... Gershon Wolf June 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM Glad to read these comments, Michael. Very generous and gracious of you! ~ Gershon