Gershon Wolf Poet Limerick

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 October 31, 2019 at 7:59 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 October 31, 2019 at 1:45 PM Ha, ha! Love your comment/suggestion/rhyme, John! Thanks, Gershon

Alexis Y. October 30, 2019 at 11:53 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 October 31, 2019 at 1:45 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 Godwin October 30, 2019 at 8:25 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 October 30, 2019 at 9:04 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 October 30, 2019 at 7:37 PM Nicely done! Gershon Wolf October 30, 2019 at 9:01 PM Thanks, Kim. Hope you found it a fair representation of the 'three sides' of the dispute. Cheers, Gershon

Heidi Sands October 30, 2019 at 5:58 PM Great ones Gershon :) Have a nice evening ! Gershon Wolf October 30, 2019 at 6:33 PM Thanks for the positive feedback, Heidi. I tried to be fair to all three points of view. Warmest wishes, Gershon