Gershon Wolf Poet Ninette

Why ----------- I

Why?
                         Ended
                    World War Two                 
                   L I B E R A T E D
                 From Dachau Asking
                  Just One Question
                      Millions Died
                        Why Not
                             I?

                             I,      
                      God Plucked
                     From Millions
                  TO  S A N C T I F Y          
                     The Ineffable
                    His Name Above        
                      Theirs Below
                       That's Why
                             I!

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Peter W Iversen November 21, 2021 at 10:13 PM Powerful pen Gershon. Keep at it. Peter

Brian Sambourne November 21, 2021 at 9:38 PM Such a thought provoking, powerful write! In 2008, I visited Auschwitz with many history students. I shall never forget that earth moving visit. Thank you for this always necessary reminder of tragic loss + brutal inhumanity. Best wishes, Brian

Caren Krutsinger January 27, 2020 at 11:24 AM Wow! Look at how many have viewed this one too! Gershon Wolf January 27, 2020 at 2:30 PM Well, over time I sometimes manage to attract more than close friends and immediate relatives! LOL. Thanks, Caren! :) gw

Ann Foster December 17, 2019 at 2:44 PM Lovely... Ann Gershon Wolf December 17, 2019 at 5:55 PM An oldie, but a goodie. Thanks for reminding me of it, Ann. Peace, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2019 at 4:14 PM a very creative way to answer that question, Gershon. I somehow landed way back on this one and I am glad I did Gershon Wolf September 10, 2019 at 4:20 PM Yes, very interesting how this happened. Just one question, Andrea: "Why?!" ~ Smiles, Gershon

Robertina B. April 18, 2018 at 11:03 PM Awesome writing Gershon!! So nicely put together.. A pleasure to read! Gershon Wolf April 19, 2018 at 9:46 AM Thank you for visiting my site, and for your kind words about the poem. (Although I was born after Hitler died, much of my family perished in the gas chambers, and I do feel 'plucked by God' from the fire to sanctify His Name on their behalf). Best wishes always, gw

Michelle Faulkner April 15, 2018 at 1:47 PM "I, why?" the world's shortest poem - I believe you have answered, and quite well! Gershon Wolf April 15, 2018 at 3:24 PM Sure hope I've answered up the 'Why?' Thanks for reviewing this one, Michelle. Always appreciated, gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 15, 2018 at 8:02 AM Kapow! POTENT INK <3 Gershon Wolf April 15, 2018 at 9:51 AM A Kaboom of a comment, Maureen. Much appreciated. :) gw

Line Gauthier April 15, 2018 at 1:11 AM Powerful poem and what fabulous form, Gershon. Superbly done. Gershon Wolf April 15, 2018 at 9:51 AM Thank you, Line. I am pretty pleased at how this one turned out, esp. since it came to me Friday night, and I had to keep it in my memory til 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. (I don't do any creative labor of any type on the Sabbath). It worked out quite well for all that, methinks. Thank you for your kind words. :) gw