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Three Limericks On 'The Strike' --- Three Different Points of View

TEACHERS'S UNION Lori Lightfoot's no better than the rest Crafty wiles and forced smiles don't pass our test She promised the moon She crooned a sweet tune Then she zinged us with zealotry and zest LORI LIGHTFOOT I may be short, but I'm as tough as nails No one can deny me my 'Holy Grail' I ignore shenanigans I fear not Union 'big guns' I will not let our kids -- or city -- fail! AVERAGE CHICAGOANS We think that both parties have some good points Though we're not eager to either anoint Lightfoot gives away the moon The Union acts like big goons ~ The school kids and parents left out of joint Day # 10 of the Chicago Teacher's Strike October 30, 2019

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John Lawless

Date: 10/31/2019 7:59:00 AM

Lock the students and the teachers in the room with all the preachers while the athletes and the test cheats cheer them on from empty bleachers

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/31/2019 1:45:00 PM

Ha, ha! Love your comment/suggestion/rhyme, John! Thanks, Gershon

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/30/2019 11:53:00 PM

Hi Gershon, You've penned some good on the topic. The teachers are still on strike? I hope they will reach a decision soon. Thanks for keeping us updated:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/31/2019 1:45:00 PM

Amazing, Alexis! I just started to read your comment while listening to the new on the radio that the teacher's strike has been settled within the last few minutes, and that Chicago Public Schools will be open tomorrow. Timing is everything, they say! Cheers, Gershon

CayCay Jennings

Date: 10/30/2019 8:25:00 PM

This is timeless; seriously just replace the names and it could be any year in any city in America. You've created the master form that all political disagreements can use to file as news. Must have taken an inspiration thought plus to do all pov's so well. Really enjoyed the limericks, best way to serve politics maybe (put your form w/ Winged Warrior's Adam's family cut outs and there, political news done for years to come.) Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/30/2019 9:04:00 PM

Never have I had a better or more thorough comment than this. It's greatly appreciated...I'm hiring you as my agent, CayCay, effective immediately. Drop everything and join the 'Wolf-pack.'... Can your people speak to my people about minor details such as compensation, conditions of employment, and the like?...LOL... But, gawd, this was an amazing comment! Thank you so much! Cheers, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/30/2019 7:37:00 PM

Nicely done!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/30/2019 9:01:00 PM

Thanks, Kim. Hope you found it a fair representation of the 'three sides' of the dispute. Cheers, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/30/2019 5:58:00 PM

Great ones Gershon :) Have a nice evening !

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/30/2019 6:33:00 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback, Heidi. I tried to be fair to all three points of view. Warmest wishes, Gershon