Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

What You See's Not What You Get

Born to wealth, he grew up strong
   in superb health, lean and long

Excelled in school, tops in sports
   the girls all drooled when he wore shorts

Married the girl of his dreams
   their life together, peaches and cream

Got his M.d. in brain surgery
   built a reputation across the nation

This was a man who had it all
   no way ever he could fall...

Yet accustomed to ease with no setbacks
   when 'real life' squeezed, the good doctor cracked

He worked for three years, started acting qu__r
   he grew his hair, cried many tears
 
For lunch he ate
   Meditation
Went on a diet
   extreme starvation

He only lasted for a week
   They found him floating in a creek
He'd penned this note of explanation
   Memorials to -- LGBTQ Nation

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Sandra Adams September 19, 2019 at 8:57 PM i had to read this one twice...it ties in nicely to the title...i think he put on a show in the beginning, lived a life to please, lost the family or fame when he showed the real him...ending sums it up! powerful my friend! Gershon Wolf September 20, 2019 at 10:30 AM I think you had to read this one twice because I didn't quite make the case for where it was headed. (Smile). Thanks for letting me know, Sandra. :) gw

Brenda Chiri September 19, 2019 at 5:54 PM Wow! Not quite sure how to take this one! Was fun to read though!;) Brenda Chiri September 20, 2019 at 8:56 AM It was still quite good! I enjoyed reading it!;) Gershon Wolf September 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM Yeah. Rereading it now, I see that the message is a bit muddled... Probably needs a re-do Thanks for letting me know how your felt about it, Brenda! Best wishes, Gershon