Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

To Taste Freedom

Education starts at home
  Work kids' fingers to the bone
Pile up the chores after school
  Then on to homework
               --  That's the rule

No TV shows or quick little breaks
  Nose to the grindstone 'til it aches
If you want them to taste freedom
  Prepare kids to counter Red China's Kingdom

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Lindsay Laurie November 26, 2021 at 7:42 PM Hello Gershon ... once upon a time, a family survived on a single wage. Try doing that now with all the government taxes, fees, and a bloated public service - thanks again Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf November 27, 2021 at 7:12 PM One wage sure does seem like 'Once upon a time,' Lindsay. Spot-on. Take good care, Gershon

Rico Leffanta November 24, 2021 at 11:11 AM Congress would rather spend our taxes on weaponry so we can blast China if they don't sell us cyberskills at a cheap price! Gershon Wolf November 24, 2021 at 7:41 PM I don't know. Looks like Congress is going to spend a lot of money domestically when the second infrastructure bill passes. (Not if, but when, I think...) Happy Thanksgiving!

Valsa George November 23, 2021 at 8:18 PM It is sad that such grinding routine is forced upon children ! In our country, people of our age when we were children had the most relaxed learning pattern.... no homework, no assignments... no strict parental supervision, as they were all busy making a living...! Now the situation has drastically changed ! Great thoughts, dear friend ! Gershon Wolf November 24, 2021 at 7:39 PM Well, beware of the Chinese is all I can say. Sputnik woke up the USA in 1957. Doesn't seem like much can wake up the 'already woke' in the 21st century. :) gw

Bill Baker November 23, 2021 at 5:05 PM To those that expect a lot from themselves and others, much progress can be expected. Good poetry Gershon. Have a great Thanksgiving week my friend, Bill Gershon Wolf November 23, 2021 at 8:20 PM Thanks, Bill. And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Gershon