Gershon Wolf Poet Political Verse

What I'D Like To See For America

A country where people help one another
  Where everyone calls the other his brother
A country with less intrusive government
  Where politicians require the people's consent

A country that respects its forests and lakes
  Where oil isn't spilled and the earth doesn't quake
A country where light and life are revered
  Where killings and murders equal zero each year

A country where progress is measured by love
  Where marriages flourish, where soft coos the dove



                   March 08, 2021 - C
           What You Really Want Contest
           Sponsor: Richard Lamoureaux

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Paula Goldsmith April 25, 2021 at 9:31 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Oh, the way it once was. I vote to have it turn. Have a blessed day.............. Gershon Wolf April 25, 2021 at 6:51 PM Yes, I feel the same way, although maybe that's why each generation passes the 'torch' to the next one -- i.e., the older generation doesn't care to hang onto it anymore! :) gw

Alexis Y. April 24, 2021 at 12:01 PM Hi Gershon, I told ya! Congratulations on a well deserved win:-) Alexis

Sam Kauffman April 24, 2021 at 9:25 AM Congratulations on your fine win, Gershon! This so speaks of "we, the people." I really like the flowing, lyrical quality reinforced by your rhymes. Life and liberty GW! Blessings.

Richard Lamoureux April 24, 2021 at 6:26 AM I like how you think Gershon. Are you Canadian? Congrats on your placement in my contest. Gershon Wolf April 25, 2021 at 5:05 PM Am I Canadian? ~ Depends

Juliet Ligon March 11, 2021 at 7:19 AM Sounds like a pleasant place to live. This should do well in the contest!

Lindsay Laurie March 9, 2021 at 4:28 PM Hello Gershon … this was my Australia in the sixties. Now it’s gang violence and over governed. Just like the USA. Sad isn’t it Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf March 9, 2021 at 6:18 PM Maybe parenting changed too. I.e., my parents certainly weren't overprotecting me. Not so sure that I haven't overprotected my kids some. Thanks for the great comment, Lindsay

Rico Leffanta March 9, 2021 at 11:48 AM I remember that America, whereas my granddaughter can not even imagine Americans living in homes without locks on the doors! Nice write, Gerson! Aloha! Rico Gershon Wolf March 9, 2021 at 6:16 PM How about an America where we rode our bikes wherever we wanted when we were 8 years old, packed a lunch, and stayed outdoors all day 'til it was dark. Those days are so long gone, eh?! Thanks, Rico. :) gw

Caren Krutsinger March 9, 2021 at 9:50 AM Gershon for President! I do not care which party he represents. Gershon Wolf March 9, 2021 at 6:14 PM It doesn't much matter which party I am. Either Trump loves me, or else he goes after me with a meat cleaver. Anyway, if elected, I refuse to serve. ~ Father Goose

Heidi Sands March 8, 2021 at 10:02 PM I love this wonderful poem. I wish for so much for America too. ! Gershon Wolf March 9, 2021 at 6:03 PM Heidi, thank you so much. Hope that you are well. ~ gw

P.S. Awtry March 8, 2021 at 2:19 PM "A country where light and life are revered" would take care of so much! Enjoyed your poem and its positive message. Best of luck in the contest! Gershon Wolf March 8, 2021 at 6:41 PM Glad you are running to daylight, P.S. Thanks for your good wishes, gw

Robert L. Hinshaw March 8, 2021 at 1:40 PM Amen, Gershon. If you are running for prez based on that platform, ye've got my vote! Bob Gershon Wolf March 8, 2021 at 6:39 PM If elected, I refuse to surf! ! ~ Brian Wilson

Ilene Bauer March 8, 2021 at 1:21 PM ah, dream on, gershon! a wonderful poem, but it sounds a bit too optimistic to believe. still, we can all dream... best of luck in the contest... Gershon Wolf March 8, 2021 at 1:28 PM I hear you, ilene. I imagine you may have held something back with the words 'a bit too optimistic.' So, here's where I'm coming from: I am fed up --- fed up! -- listening to Chicago Mayors and Police Superintendents talking about cutting murders/crimes by 10% over last years or some such pathetic outcome. Where are their goals?! If we don't shoot for the stars, i.e., zero murders, we'll never get anywhere. Who cares for a 'realistic goal' of 'only ' 500 murders, say, next year. Enough is enough. Let's go for the gold! :) gw

J. Summers March 8, 2021 at 12:49 PM Well said Gershon, especially liked the two last lines. John Gershon Wolf March 8, 2021 at 6:43 PM Love is the answer -- whatever the question, I guess. Thanks, John. Peace, Gershon

L Milton Hankins March 8, 2021 at 12:43 PM Ah, Gershon, this is soooo good. I think, after reading this, I should withdraw from the contest! Loved the rhymes! Gershon Wolf March 8, 2021 at 5:16 PM No, no, no. Do not withdraw, whatever you do. (I think you were kidding, but you never know). Last time somebody told me this, his poem was the #1 winner! Here's to ya! :) gw

Alexis Y. March 8, 2021 at 12:07 PM WoW! Gershon, What a great a message that I would like to see happen for America and throughout the land. You've penned a good contender for the contest. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis Alexis Y. March 8, 2021 at 6:07 PM It may be optimistic, but if you read some of my poems, I live in the land of optimism. I'm adding this to my favs, by the way:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf March 8, 2021 at 5:10 PM Thanks, Alexis. I really value your encouragement, and appreciate all of your support! Life and Light, Gershon