Gershon Wolf Poet Light Verse

To Freeze, Then To Flee

He cocked his head at me
   First this way, then that
Never looking straight ahead, you see
   Was he much too shy, a cat?

No, no, no -- he had no fur
   Nor when content, did he purr
Boldly did he hop toward me
   'Till he froze, and then did flee

I chased him, hoping he'd slow down
   But he intended to leave this town
Tucking a prayer under each wing
   A warm-weather mockingbird began to sing

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Caren Krutsinger June 28, 2019 at 4:44 AM I am picturing you running after this cat, in vain! "I chased him, hoping he'd slow down But he intended to leave this town" Hahah. And you are wearing a suit! Gershon Wolf June 28, 2019 at 10:07 AM --- a track suit I presume. LOL. I know; I know --you pictured me in a business suit...Here's a surprise: The last time I wore business suit was almost 10 years ago. Occasionally I put on a blazer. That's about as formal as I get these days. :) gw

Michelle Faulkner June 27, 2019 at 1:53 PM I guess he was 'mocking' you! Gershon Wolf June 27, 2019 at 2:22 PM Ha, ha. You're right. … Why would Harper Lee title her classic, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' anyway?! LOL. Thanks for bringing some humor to a very hot day in Chicago. Warm wishes, (but not hot), Gershon

Arturo Michael June 26, 2019 at 11:30 AM Wonderful write Gershon Wolf June 26, 2019 at 12:17 PM The mockingbird and I both appreciate your support, Arturo! :)

Panagiota Romios June 26, 2019 at 10:29 AM A truly, lovely poem. Gershon, PR Gershon Wolf June 26, 2019 at 12:17 PM Thank you so much for your kind words about the mockingbird, Panagiota! :) gw