Notes About The Poem

A tip of the cap to Sandra Adams, who introduced me to the 'plus 1' form, in which each line is increased by one letter.  See her poem, 'illness,' posted January 29, 2020.  Thank you!

Why Can'T We Just Get Along

I
       am
       sad
      when
      folks'
     biases
     surface


       Why         
       must
       folks
      deride
     peoples'
     cultural
    variances?
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Shaw Avatar
February 16, 2020 at 6:35 PM
I think we have only seen the tip of this when it comes to others indiscretions . . .
Wolf Avatar
February 16, 2020 at 7:22 PM
Seems to me the iceberg's been around a long time, and that it's not affected much by global warming. Too bad...
Krutsinger Avatar
February 5, 2020 at 5:25 PM
When we generalize any peoples - all old people, all young people, all Irish people, all grandmas- we do a disservice to ourselves, showing ignorance.
Bush Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 12:05 PM
Excellent job in this new form. Too hard for me, however. My brain won't stretch that far. Haha!
Wolf Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 7:03 PM
Oh, Jean... You don't have my permission to write anything negative about Jean Bush! You hear?! LOL. Thanks, Gershon
Somadas Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 11:49 PM
You did well in the new form Gershon.. Great..
Wolf Avatar
February 3, 2020 at 7:02 PM
Thank you for your support, Jenish. Best wishes always, Gershon
Bauer Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 11:40 AM
well done, gershon!
Wolf Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 4:05 PM
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Ilene! Best wishes, Gershon
Romios Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 11:35 AM
Love the form. We preach peace and understanding amongst cultures. There is more of it than we think. Despite the outbreaks of terror done by CRAZy people or those wit evil motives. As Americans, we need to laugh more and love each other more. Panagiota xx
Wolf Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 3:57 PM
Thanks for the commentary on our wonderful, crazy country, my friend. Valentine's Day is coming. We just gotta have heart! :) Gershon
Michael Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 6:35 AM
I guess to feel better of themselves...Nice concept...
Wolf Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 1:58 PM
Thanks, Arturo. Best wishes, Gershon
Sands Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 11:27 PM
I agree Gershon. Well written :)
Wolf Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 1:55 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and support, Heidi! :) Gershon
Adams Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 10:59 PM
I would love the credit but it's Brian Strand's invented form it was one of his recent blog contests. Love that you were inspired to write one in his form after reading mine ... Love this poem as well :) hugs
Wolf Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 1:53 PM
Thanks for letting me know that Brian came up with this ingenious form. Still, you introduced me to it. Thanks again! Best wishes, Gershon
Buehler Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 10:57 PM
This is a superb rendition of the form, Gershon. It carries a message that needs to be heard. Very nice! :)
Wolf Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Well, thank you, Judy! Credit for the form goes to Brian Strand for coming up with it and Sandra Adams for introducing me to it. Appreciate your support, my friend! Warm wishes, Gershon
Watt Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 9:45 PM
Preach it, Gershon. More understanding results in peace on earth, one person at a time. Nice use of the form! ~ John
Watt Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 7:27 PM
Gershon, I meant that only to mean "I completely agree" (perhaps "preach it" it is a localized dialect). LOL, you were not preaching, my friend! I'm in total support of your message and your means. Warm regards ~ John
Wolf Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 1:22 PM
Thanks, John. Appreciate your support. Don't mean to preach, though. (Not much of a fan of sermons). Thanks for calling it to my attention! Happy Sunday! Best wishes, Gershon
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