Home » Poems » Gershon Wolf » Truth Spoken Plain

Truth Spoken Plain

We wait in vain
     for Truth spoken plain

   Selfish politicians, agenda-driven
     to them, our aspirations given

   Above, God looks on in dismay
     Perchance to replace us someday

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/29/2022 11:04:00 AM

God is probably rolling her eyes.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/27/2022 7:33:00 AM

We'd decay waiting for that day :) laf

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/27/2022 7:37:00 PM

Ha, ha. Love the rhyme in your comment... and agree with the sentiment as well. Thanks, Linda. :) gw

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 9/26/2022 6:03:00 PM

I've always ridiculed doomsdayers. Now I am one. Australia is probably saf-ish, unless somebody decides to use us for another offshore war. Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/27/2022 7:35:00 PM

Funny. Over the last year, I've become optimistic about the future. Have met so many young adults with so much energy and who are doing great things. They'll outlast all the nonsense of today, which history will 'adore' of course, just like the screwed-up sixties, culminating in 'Woodstock' -- 400 acres of mud, drugs, sex, and raucous music. Bleaaah! ~ Just talkin' 'bout my 'generation.'

Michael Tor

Date: 9/25/2022 5:23:00 PM

So very true my friend. It is very sad...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/27/2022 7:37:00 PM

Very sad, as you say, Michael...

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/25/2022 9:29:00 AM

I suspect this is what will happen, gw. And, if you are referring to politicians being "replaced," it cannot come too soon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/25/2022 3:02:00 PM

Actually, I was referring to us earthlings being replaced...

Ts Poetry

Date: 9/25/2022 8:34:00 AM

Truth here Gershon. I'm leaning towards Lopez in the Mayoral race against Lightfoot but I want to hear what Johnson has to say (I believe he will be announcing this week, the CTU just donated $350k to his campaign)

Ts Poetry
Date: 9/25/2022 4:38:00 PM

I don't blame you one bit...my oldest daughter is in San Diego and every visit out there makes me want to stay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/25/2022 3:01:00 PM

I'm leaning toward leaving the city, actually. Don't think anyone wants to pay the price for a safe, friendly city. ~ Just sayin'