Untutored Artist


     Kissing Mom ‘goodbye’ all those years
        I remained untutored at the art, I fear

     For when she turned to say “Good-bye, my dear” 
        My lips would land on her right ear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kingston Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Cute as a button Gershon. :) :) :) My 25 year old from Boston visits us when she can and as she says goodbye I kiss her little cheeks goodbye "NO more my daughter said, my cheeks are slowly turning red!" I absolutely LOVE your poetry Gershon. Your poem brought back that memory and your other poems many others too.
Jones Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Lol funny!
Brotherton Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Thanks for the giggle, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Advisory: From giggle to gargle is just one small step. lol. Thanks, Jerry
Sands Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Lol. Good one Gershon. You sure do bring smiles to many :)
Wolf Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
That's really nice to read, Heidi. Thank YOU! ~ Gershon
Goldsmith Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 8:40 AM
What a cute write. I needed a laugh... Have a fun day writing away............
Wolf Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Go ahead and laugh twice. No charge. lol. ~ gw
Kendrick Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Got a chuckle out of this one. I guess the right ear was less embarrassing anyway. Thank you for sharing the humor. Sara K
Wolf Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 8:44 PM
She 'left' her 'right' ear for me. Go figure. Thanks, Sara.
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