Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Thrill To the Sight

Look up, my son, and thrill to the sight
   of geese in formation, flying south
Just make sure your lips are shut tight,
   for a fly does not enter a closed mouth


           August 11, 2019
     Romani Proverb Poetry Contest
          Sponsor: Julia Ward

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Line Gauthier August 11, 2019 at 8:01 PM Short and sweet. I like your imagery, Gershon. Gershon Wolf August 11, 2019 at 9:41 PM Thanks for the encouragement. (I still think that yours is the best I've seen for this contest!) :) gw

Alexis Y. August 11, 2019 at 3:03 PM Lol! Gershon, This is a good write for the contest theme. Best wishes in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your weekend:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf August 11, 2019 at 3:39 PM Hope you're right. Thank you for your good wishes, Alexis! :) gw

Quoth Theraven August 11, 2019 at 2:28 PM Gershon, I got that dropped punchline. Good luck in the contest. -Richard Gershon Wolf August 11, 2019 at 2:39 PM Alright, Richard. --- as long as the punch was above the belt!! :) gw

Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2019 at 2:26 PM I like your use of humour, goodluck in the contest. Gershon Wolf August 11, 2019 at 2:38 PM I'm competing with the 'Good Humor Man.' LOL. Thank you so much, Richard! :) gw