Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Time For a Break

When writing's a chore
or frankly a bore
and not just reader
but writer -- snore

When your Muse won't giggle
or your Motivation jiggle
Then it's time to ask why ~
off this hook, don't you wiggle

'Cos if your well has run dry
when you gaze at the sky
and neither moon nor stars
elicit a 'why?"

Then it's time for a break
Let the others eat cake
Recharge, refresh, renew, restore
Head for the nearest clearwater lake

Happy trails, friends!
I hope to return...

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Carole Duet August 6, 2020 at 1:57 AM I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes the muse has to snooze! Great little poem.

John Watt August 1, 2020 at 12:43 PM Take a sabbatical, my friend, and we'll see you on the rebound with your gas tank full and your flask filled with gunpowder. You are greatly appreciated here at Soup, and will be missed during your hiatus. Thanks for letting us know. P.S. loved the poem, like Andrea said, your muse was certainly with you. Stay well, GW ~ John John Watt August 2, 2020 at 3:58 PM LOL! I was trying to think of something funny to say about 'sabbatical' coming from the word 'sabbath' but couldn't. You however, never let me down with your witticisms. Good to have you back, my friend ~ John Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:54 AM My Sabbatical turned out to be six days --- and on the seventh day Gershon went to work... You know, I think I got that backwards!! lol. At any rate, had a nice week off... And thank you for your encouraging words. Glad to be back. Take care, John! :) gw

Andrea Dietrich July 31, 2020 at 2:05 PM VERY fun poem and your muse did not desert you at all with THIS one Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:52 AM Andrea, I think it was my Muse's last gasp there a week ago... She needed some time off and she got it. Hopefully, she'll pick up again now. Look forward to reading more of your delightful poems. Light and Joy, Gershon

Alexis Y. July 31, 2020 at 8:41 AM Hi Gershon, I really enjoyed this poem. It made me smile. See ya when you return:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:51 AM Glad to hear that you smiled when you read this, Alexis. That's always good. I'm back now, and hopefully full of good cheer. Smiles, Gershon

Janice Canerdy July 30, 2020 at 7:25 PM Gershon, this is SUCH a good poem-- clever and delightful! Janice Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:51 AM Thanks for the compliment on the poem, Janice. Looks like I'm back now after a nice week off. Look forward to reading your gems. Take care, Gershon

Doris Bounds July 30, 2020 at 3:23 PM Hello Gershon,take a day,get refreshed, but come on back,we need your humor,and kindness....blessings...Doris Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:50 AM Hope you don't mind that stretched 'a day' into six days. Time to crank it up a bit again --- though not as hot and heavy as before probably. Cheers, Gershon

Judy Ball July 30, 2020 at 8:36 AM Sometimes we all need a little down time. The lake sounds refreshing. Have fun my friend. God Bless, JB Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:49 AM The lake does sound refreshing. And they let me go in without a mask! Can you imagine? The fish hardly recognized me. Heh, heh. Didn't recognize them either... Thanks, Judy. Cheers, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos July 29, 2020 at 10:06 AM Hi Gershon, we will come for you where ever you go, a short break is sometimes good, but hope it is a SHORT one. Love and hugs, Jennifer. Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:48 AM I'd say six days is a pretty short break, so I guess you got your wish. Glad to get away, and glad to be back. Thanks, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2020 at 6:31 PM You better return! I bet you’ll have a fishtail in tow...a whale of a tale...a tale told whale. Missing you already! Have fun and be safe! Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:47 AM Well, your kind words have encouraged me to come back after six enjoyable, relaxing days. Thanks, Kim! :) gw

Ilene Bauer July 28, 2020 at 9:21 AM have a wonderful break, gershon, but be sure to come back to us! Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:46 AM OK, ilene. Your wish is my obey. I'm back after six relaxed days. Hope I don't become frantic and unglued again!! ~ Trying to keep things in perspective...

Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2020 at 4:30 AM I an right beside you running flat out toward the lake with my fishing pole and my swinging nightcrawler bucket! Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:45 AM Funny, I didn't see you out there on the pier. I guess you were wearing your mask again! lol. Thanks, Caren. I had a nice six days off of the Soup, even without fishing pole and worm bucket... :) gw

Jenish Somadas July 27, 2020 at 10:42 PM lol.. I know it is a joke.. Snore or sneer come back daily.. We will eat the cake together.. If you write leave letters like that, will the poetry ever give you a leave..Have a great day.. Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:44 AM Well, I just took six days off, and I feel like a new man now. 'Vision' a little clearer. Mood, more relaxed. Inner Buddha -- content. ~ Ommmmmm

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 27, 2020 at 8:22 PM I will miss your wonderful poems, Gershon. Have a terrific time. :=) Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:43 AM Nice of you to soothe my short departure with such kind words, Evelyn. I'm back today after six days off, and feel refreshed and recharged. Thanks, gw

Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 6:51 PM I hope your vacation is not a long one. Be safe and while you're away, hopefully you'll get refreshed and a new muse will find you. Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:42 AM Ha, ha! Your hope is realized. I took six days, and I think I've cleared out the cobwebs. Hope so. Thanks, Jenna.

Timothy Mcguire July 27, 2020 at 6:37 PM Gotcha, I there right now too. Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 11:41 AM I hear, loud and clear.... Today (Aug. 2), after 6 days off, I feel much better, i.e., much more clarity in the ole noggin. Here's to you, Tim! Thanks, Gershon