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What a Difference

What a difference a divorce makes: Constant hubbub's given way to eerie silence, Peels of laughter to a fluorescent light's buzz; Ringing phones to muffled cries in my brains, 'Pacman streaming' to rusted mufflers screaming On the highway outside by the drain. What a difference a divorce makes: Sunshine's moved out; clouds've moved in: Lemonade and cookies replaced by memories Drowned in tonic and gin. No happy dogs at play; just stray dogs growling; The company of neighbors now's a grey wolf howling. What a difference a divorce makes: "Can you help with my homework, Dad?" To "Bartender, I need a drink bad," transformed. "Dad, take us to the park, pretty please." Now forlorn: "It's closing time, friend. It's best you leave...

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Laura Hay

Date: 3/16/2018 11:40:00 AM

I really felt the sorrowful comparisons you have made Gershon, excellent write, well done! Warm regards, Laura.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/16/2018 1:00:00 PM

Thank you, Laura Hay! Appreciate your kind words and encouragement. I hope that you didn't have to experience those comparisons to feel them, but if so, "Experience is the best teacher,'' they say. Warm March wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/2/2018 8:55:00 PM

Back with most deserved congrats, Gershon. Superbly done.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/3/2018 9:43:00 PM

Thanks, Line...Wish the material for this poem hadn't been acquired "the hard way." I'm glad it's water over the dam now. Best wishes, Gershon

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/28/2018 11:13:00 AM

What a difference for sure, congratulations Gershon...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/28/2018 12:46:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/28/2018 9:10:00 AM

This piece replete with a punch in the gut I could feel. Sharp pen my friend. Congratulations on your win! xomo

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/28/2018 11:00:00 AM

Mo booster! So sweet of you to say Gershon :) Thank you! Yeah, the sight of trophy sure surprised me! Polishing my virtual mantle, I won't let it get to my head ;)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/28/2018 10:26:00 AM

Thank you, Maureen...Seems to me I just saw your name next to a first-place trophy (in this contest, was it?) late last night. So congrats to you too! And know that your incisive comments are like booster shots for me. Much appreciated. :) Gershon

Eve Roper

Date: 2/27/2018 8:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Gershon!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/28/2018 10:27:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. And thank you for checking this poem out. Best wishes, Gershon

Lewis Raynes

Date: 2/27/2018 8:50:00 PM

Congratulations Gershon, this hit home for me, i'm on my 5th long term relationship now, and each one before now seems to have ended like this write. Great write

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/28/2018 10:29:00 AM

Thank you, thank you, my friend...Speaking of relationships: There's an old dictum that states simply - "According to the effort is the reward." (I've seen it in three different languages other than English). Know that your reward will be very, very great. It's coming! --Keep the faith, my friend! Best wishes, Gershon

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/27/2018 8:01:00 PM

Superb use of examples to define, Gershon. Congrats!! Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/27/2018 8:16:00 PM

Thank you, Janice! Fortunately or unfortunately, the example are drawn mostly from the 'hard knocks school of life.' In the long run, that's the education that's priceless...Thanks for reading the poem, and Happy Spring (coming soon!) to you, :) Gershon

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/27/2018 9:41:00 AM

Wow - what powerful imagery. The in-between lulls of having our life together seem like they will last forever. This poem packs a punch, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/27/2018 11:12:00 AM

Great! That's exactly what I intended. Your feedback is invaluable. Keep those comments coming, Line! :) Gershon

Eve Roper

Date: 2/26/2018 7:52:00 PM

Magnificent write, Gershon,, Loneliness can be hard to bare sometimes.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/26/2018 9:19:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. You know, you're write. This was a hard won to right for me...Seriously, it was. It took me back to an awful time in my life). Here's to cheerful futures for you, me, and everyone in Poetry Soup! :) gw