Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

What Hovers in the Air Tonight

     Tonight, no visions dance before thine eyes
        Tonight, dark clouds obscure the starlit sky

     Tonight, the gentle breeze hath packed it in
        Tonight, a wall of heat assaults the skin

     Tonight, no lovers linger by the lake
        Tonight, no children laugh or roller skate

     Tonight, a strange feeling hovers in the air
        Tonight, even non-believers say a prayer

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Bill Baker August 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM For it's this kind of night, gives a sinner a scare! A dreary night for one that's lost, The time has come to pay the cost. I like it, Gershon. have a pleasant evening, my friend. Bill

sara Etgen-Baker August 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM your poem sounds ominous and foreboding. Your words were definitely engaging. A masterpiece, enjoy your evening, Sara Gershon Wolf August 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM I don't know about 'masterpiece,' but I'll take it... Thank you... I reread this and think about the night before the Ides of March in 'Julius Caesar.'

Joe Maverick August 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM Yes a lot of people are questioning now Gershon..Yet in truth there are many signs The Lord supplies.' There is the dispute over The body of Moses.' Do you have a take on that? Although its no doubt of many aspects.' Yet also Simple with the Lords instruction.' He wants us to question otherwise there would be no record I beleive my job is to share.' I was remiss in my Quoting advice in sm however' i did not mention the staff and shoes or sandals.?