Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

What Poetry Soup Means to Me

    
	      A shelter from the wind and cold
                  hearth-lit faces, friends new and old

              A chair to drape my coat, a hook to hang my hat
                   where the ‘Welcome Mat’ means just that

              A rest stop for a day or two
                   or an oasis with forever views

              A refuge from weary doldrums
                    ~ A pick-me-up for everyone




     ~ Entry for Tom Woody's contest of the Same Name ~
                             February 16, 2026

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Daniel Henry Rodgers February 19, 2026 at 4:13 AM Hello Gershon, Congrats on POTD! I very much feel the same way and it is such a great place. Winter Blessings, Gershon, Daniel

Daisy Meadows February 19, 2026 at 12:19 AM Congratulations on your POTD.Well done.

Brandy Nicole February 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM Of all the things you've said here, this one statement should be above them all. For me, anyway. ' the ‘Welcome Mat’ means just that. ' Exactly ! When I joined years ago, so many welcomed me, and now; I still feel that warm welcome each time I open PS. Attitude IS everything. : ) This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. : ) Hugs, Brandy Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM Brandy, you said a world there. I really welcome your warm words. Ole! Great to read that you feel the 'Welcome Wagon' is still rolling along. ~ Gershon

Constance La France February 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM Gershon, wonderfully penned, I feel exactly the same, and congratulations on receiving the POTD~ Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM Nice to read your encouraging words, Constance. Wishing you all the best, Gershon

Ghairo Daniels February 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM Lovely couplets, Gershon. Well done on your POTD. B blessed, cold or no. Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM Ghairo, blessings to you too. ~ gw

Robert Gorelick February 18, 2026 at 12:59 PM Slippers and hot chocolate, old fashioned comfort. Refreshing to read a POTD honest and direct. Congratulations! Enjoyed, Robert Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 8:39 PM Well, that's a refreshing comment, one I'm very proud to have received. Thanks a million, Robert. Peace and Serenity, Gershon

Mark Toney February 18, 2026 at 9:07 AM Thank you for the pick-me-up, Gershon. Just what we needed. Congratulations on Poem of the Day! Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM Mark, from your moth to the algorithm's ears. ~ gw

Paula Goldsmith February 18, 2026 at 7:55 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/fun Soup write again. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win................ Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:05 AM Thanks, Paula. And now I'll have a wonderful day writing away. ~ Following orders. ~ Yes'M

Regina Mcintosh February 18, 2026 at 7:27 AM Wonderful. Congrats on POTD. God bless you Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM And may God bless you too, Regina. TYSM. ~ Gershon

Keith D Trestrail February 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM We needed to make POTD great again and this is an excellent start.

Kim Rodrigues February 18, 2026 at 5:46 AM Back with Congrats on POTD, Gershon! Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:08 AM And now 'forward' to the next poem. Thanks, Kim.

Zyrool Gifford February 18, 2026 at 5:27 AM Congratulations on your beautiful poem being featured as POTD, Gershon. Beautifully written. Good luck with the contest. Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:09 AM Appreciate your encouraging words, Zyrool. ~ Gershon

Deb M February 18, 2026 at 4:21 AM Awww BB your poem is truly beautiful…warm and uplifting! So happy to see you up on the podium today my friend! Debx

Tania Kitchin February 18, 2026 at 4:14 AM Gershon, nicely penned. Congratulations on POTD. Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:11 AM Tania, I appreciate you noticing this poem. ~ Gershon

sara Etgen-Baker February 18, 2026 at 4:01 AM outstanding Herr Gershon! congrats on your POTD designation! Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:11 AM Appreciated, Sara. ~ Hair Gershon

Unseeking Seeker February 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM Superb! This one will be difficult to beat, for the contest. Warmest congratulations on POTD, GW

Tom Cunningham February 18, 2026 at 2:49 AM Congratulations to you Gershon on the honour of potd. Tom

Karen Jones February 18, 2026 at 2:41 AM Love that this made potd Gershon! Biggest congratulations! :0) Karen Jones February 18, 2026 at 6:57 PM A lot of people probably FAVED Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:22 AM I think only b/c you FAV'd it. Thanks, Karen.

Fire Bird February 18, 2026 at 1:58 AM Very well done Gershon! Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM As long as I didn't put out the fire. Thanks FB, Gershon

Beryl Edmonds February 18, 2026 at 12:51 AM ‘‘Tis everything you say Gershon. Congratulations on having received poem of the day… Beryl Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM We make it great, Beryl. Tip of the hat, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues February 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM I love it! So cool that this is possible, poets sharing daily with each other, friends from afar. A commonality! Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:19 AM It IS amazing. Sometimes we take for granted how amazing it is to connect with each other like this.... Thanks, Kim.

Paula Goldsmith February 17, 2026 at 7:48 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful/fun Soup write. "Good Luck" I also did this contest. More laughs, Please!!!! Have a fun day writing away.................... Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM More laughs is almost always the way to go. Thanks, Paula.

Karen Jones February 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM Fav! This is delightful Gershon! You should do well in the contest! Nighty night! Karen Jones February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM Awwww you’re awesome Gershon Wolf February 18, 2026 at 9:21 AM A FAVE is something to RAVE about - esp. from you, Karen. Many blessings, Gershon