Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

To Flatter my Delicate Arms - Sara Kendrick's contest

        Suitors lined up, hoping to court me 
           Promising plethoras of pleasure
           Tantalizing, teasing hints of treasure
        To move my reticent, reluctant lips to say ‘Oui’

        To obsequious bow to my innumerable charms, 
            While in a mirror of pomp, I primp and pose
            When spot a man – mustachioed, mysterious – undisposed
        To flatter my golden hair, narrow waist or delicate arms  

         An unlikely king or composer of Psalms
             Ill-at-ease with strongmen and heroes
             Counselor to hobos, weirdos and zeroes 
         And I, drawn to his visage with increasing alarm



               Entry in "When You are Old" contest
                     Sponsor: Sara Kendrick
                        Date: Jan. 14, 2025

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Sara Kendrick January 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM Funny, Gershon. I got a chuckle out of this one that ended up married to a loser. Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for participating. Sara K Gershon Wolf January 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM I thank you for the opportunity you gave me to stretch my creativity a bit here. Kudos, Sara.

Paula Goldsmith January 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun write again. Have a blessed day with your win as you write away................... Gershon Wolf January 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM Thanks for noticing, Paula. Hope you are doing well. ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM An interesting write for Sara! Gershon Wolf January 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM Sara thought so too, apparently.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh January 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM A nice enjoyable story in the poem. Best wishes. Gershon Wolf January 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM Glad you liked it, Akham.

John Lawless January 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM Wit, wisdom and humor and I suspect bit of truth herein...nicely done Gershon. Gershon Wolf January 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM Appreciate the encouragement on this one, John. Thanks a trillion. (No longer a million; that's not 'real money' anymore. lol). ~ gw

Michael Tor January 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM As Billy Crystal use to say "Marvelous, just Marvelous." Best wishes for the Contest Gershon... Gershon Wolf January 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM Hmm. I heard it as 'Mahvelous.' lol. ~ Mahvin's Gahdens

Paula Goldsmith January 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM I enjoyed reading your fun write. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day as you write away.................. Gershon Wolf January 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM Good lck to you too, Paula. ~ gw

Karen Jones January 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM Wonderful entry Gershon! Your wit and intellect makes this a great contender! Good luck! Gershon Wolf January 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM Gee, 'wit' and 'intellect' sound great, Karen. Thanks... Just wish I could write a decent poem once in a while. ~ gw