Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Three Wishes

If I were granted three wishes for the world, I'd wish first for
Truth -- an end to Lies and Deception -- Integrity at its core
Starting with each individual, in every home, on every block
In every city, every region, every country -- Truth as society's bedrock

Next I'd wish for Peace -- permanent, everlasting and real
More than just the absence of War, Peace with Truth as its seal
Peace between family members in every single home
Peace in villages, towns, metropolis' -- wherever our species may roam

Then I'd wish for Love, joyous, pure and unconditional
Love for the other as for oneself, completely non-judgmental
Love between family members in all our hovels and our homes
Love the whole world over, embedded in our genes and chromosomes

        October 15, 2018 

 Entry in "Three Wishes" Poetry Contest
       Sponsored by: Kevin Shaw

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Nette Onclaud October 16, 2018 at 4:08 PM the finest wishes for a life-giving world... wonderfully done, gershon... huggs Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 9:33 PM Oh, nette, you are simply too kind!! Mucho appreciato! Best always, Gershon

Paul Callus October 16, 2018 at 4:02 PM Three excellent wishes, not just on the surface, but deep-rooted, real and sincere. Regards // paul Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 9:32 PM Paul, your encouragement and support is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much. Best wishes, Gershon

M. L. Kiser October 16, 2018 at 2:33 PM Beautiful wishes in this piece; wish you the best of luck in the contest. Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 3:06 PM M.L., I can't thank you enough for all the support.

Chris Green October 16, 2018 at 9:49 AM This was beautifully expressed and crafted. Much luck in the contest. Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 3:05 PM Chris, this is high praise, indeed, coming from a real poet like yourself. Thank you so much. Best wishes, Gershon

Pandita Sietesantos October 16, 2018 at 9:46 AM These are precious wishes that I sincerely pray will all be granted! Wishing you all the best in the contest! A fav on my list. Hugs. Pandita Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 3:04 PM Whoa, a FAVE? -- I am honored, Pandita. Thank you so much. Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 16, 2018 at 9:07 AM Honourable and eloquent dear poet, my best to you in the contest, xomo Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 3:03 PM You are too kind, Maureen. (And just remember: a little flattery will get you everywhere). ~ Gershon

Agnes Krampe October 16, 2018 at 6:53 AM Amen. We need those, Gershon. Gershon Wolf October 16, 2018 at 3:03 PM Thank you, Agnes. I certainly agree with you! ~ Gershon