Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Whiling the Years Away

    ‘In God we trust,’ for he trusts us
       to represent him on this earth
    Fashioning humans in his image 
       He relies on us to give birth  

    But more and more folks today
       simply shun His way
    Especially the double-degreed

    Seems what they picked up
       in Financial Planning class  
    is the first commandment’s 
       no match for greed

    You can’t raise a kid today
       It’ll cost you a fortune
     is all they ever hear

    Little wonder that they
       while the birthing years away ~
    Tiny babies are what they most fear

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Kim Rodrigues August 5, 2024 at 5:15 PM Society is moving away from the family unit. We reap what we sow. Gershon Wolf August 5, 2024 at 6:32 PM Yup. We sure do...

Valsa George August 5, 2024 at 5:21 AM A very sad situation. People move away from God and ignore His commandments. Selfishness and the greed for money are the leading traits of modern man. In the mad race for comforts, even children are seen as a burden and a liability. Great poem. I too share your concern, dear Gershon. Gershon Wolf August 5, 2024 at 6:33 PM Children are a treasure and a blessing. All those who think otherwise should realize that if their parents hadn't thought that way, they wouldn't be here!

Tom Cunningham August 4, 2024 at 9:48 PM For many these days babies are seen as an inconvenience, they wouldn't be here if their parents had the same attitude. Tom Gershon Wolf August 5, 2024 at 6:29 PM They never think of that, do they?!

Karen Jones August 4, 2024 at 8:26 PM Engaging and powerful! Gershon Wolf August 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM Thank you, Karen.