Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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'Bubbe' (pron 'bubbie') means 'grandma' in Yiddish. 

They Call Her 'Bubbe'

   They call her 'bubbe' now
     her face a bit puffy
     sheitel no longer stylish
       yet still works Friday's kitchen like a pro
       not a moment to ponder where the years go

   They call her 'bubbe' now
     her family by her side
     them, you'll never divide
     for they guard 'their bubbe'
       with a love so fierce
       no outsider can ever pierce



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     Notes: 
     1. A 'sheitel' is a wig, worn 'back then' by every
         married Jewish women.
     2. 'Friday's kitchen' was and is extra-hectic, 
         because the Sabbath is coming Friday evening.

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Regina Elliott November 15, 2023 at 6:47 AM Beautifully written tribute to a wonderful bubbe. Hats off to her. Thank you, Gershon, for your exceptional penning. Shalom ~ Gershon Wolf November 15, 2023 at 6:49 PM And thank you for an exceptional comment, Regina. Shalom al kol ha'olam kulo!

Linda Alice Fowler November 15, 2023 at 6:36 AM All should love and care for their bubbe. She put in the years and the tears. Good one gw. hugs, laf :)

Kim Rodrigues November 14, 2023 at 7:22 PM Love this! Very nice, dear Gershon!

Darlene De Beaulieu November 14, 2023 at 11:18 AM Hello Gerhsion, now that is strong love. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu November 15, 2023 at 10:23 AM Hello Gershon, You are welcome my friend. Enjoy your xday. /Darlene/ Gershon Wolf November 14, 2023 at 6:53 PM Thanks for your nice comment, Darlene. Happiness and Joy, Gershon