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We Spurned Their Love

We were off to school and oh-so-brave We spurned the love our parents gave But now that they are in the grave Too late we find their love we crave

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/12/2020 1:00:00 PM

There are many who don't appreciate their parents, Gershon. Once they leave this world, we wonder what might have been had we tried a little harder. Very touching poem, my friend. (Should the last word of line four be "gave"?)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/12/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thank you so much for your comment, Carolyn, AND especially for the correction. That word should have been 'gave.' Thanks to you, now it is! Appreciate your help! :) gw

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/12/2020 9:55:00 AM

Gets me deep in my heart. Lots of things I wish I could say to my parents now, the thank-yous and the love I did not express when they were alive. Short but poignant poem, my friend. Meaningful read for everyone i am sure.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/12/2020 12:44:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Joe. I'm like you -- didn't express appreciation or love when I was alive. Best wishes, Gershon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/12/2020 5:52:00 AM

Sad but true, you never miss it until its gone but then too late. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/12/2020 12:43:00 PM

Perhaps "Honor your father and your mother" should be put back into the school curriculum... Of course, it wouldn't have to be taught as 'religion.' It's just been the 'way of the world' for millenia. Thanks, Tom.

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/12/2020 2:34:00 AM

Sad, but true..Lots to think about..Great write..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/12/2020 12:42:00 PM

Thanks for the encouragement, Jenish. Peace, Gershon

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/11/2020 11:11:00 PM

Hello Gershon … I guess we need a little of hardship to appreciate the protection our parents gave us - thank you Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/12/2020 12:42:00 PM

Right. That hardship is sent us for a reason! Thanks, Lindsay. :) gw

Michael Tor

Date: 6/11/2020 10:57:00 PM

Sad but true for some Gershon. Going to see my dad soon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/12/2020 12:41:00 PM

Glad to hear that you'll be seeing your Dad. Mine passed away in 30+ years ago. And I never told him how much he helped me get through life. Mea culpa! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/11/2020 10:44:00 PM

We are never appreciative enough until it is too late. Well said.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/12/2020 12:40:00 PM

So well put, Caren. So well put. :) gw

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/11/2020 9:38:00 PM

This is so sad - children don't usually appreciate their parents until they are grown, and sometimes it is too late to let them know-

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/12/2020 12:40:00 PM

Yes. It is so sad. It happened with me, and it appears that it's going to happen with two of my four kids. Hard to break these 'vicious cycles.' :) gw