Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Why Me

One of the questions
  after the Holocaust
was and is "Why Me?"
  Why did they die and I live?

There is no answer
  to this question
God's ways are inscrutable
  His plan unknowable  

Yet there's this -- 
  I live to dedicate myself
to preserve the memories 
  of those I knew 
    who could not ask the question

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Winged Warrior April 3, 2020 at 3:16 PM Great comparison Gersh...stay safe my friend...^WW^ :o) Gershon Wolf April 3, 2020 at 3:22 PM Thanks, W.W. You take good care! :) gw

Jenish Somadas April 3, 2020 at 12:31 AM After Corona, there may be a question of 'Why me'.. Your answer made the question worthy.. Great write Gershon.. Gershon Wolf April 3, 2020 at 12:03 PM You got the poem's message, Jenish. The plague/holocaust is, indeed, upon us. Take care, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger April 2, 2020 at 11:01 PM Admirable. So many of us revel in life recognizing how precious life would have been for many who were cut short. Gershon Wolf April 3, 2020 at 12:02 PM I would rather revel than hear Reveille (Taps)! Here's to Life, Caren! :) gw

Sandra Adams April 2, 2020 at 9:22 PM so very true.... many live just through the memories of those that keep them in the stories... stay safe my friend... hugs and blessings Gershon Wolf April 2, 2020 at 9:57 PM Thank you for your support, Sandra. Take good care! :) gw

Kim Rodrigues April 2, 2020 at 7:49 PM The Ancient of Days sees from beginning to end. He has it all under control. We don’t see what he does. We must trust in Him. Yes, you hold your family link and it is entrusted to you. <3 Kim Gershon Wolf April 2, 2020 at 9:57 PM Absolutely! Keep the Faith! Still we wonder 'Why?' --- To spur the living onward. That's always why. Thanks, Kim! :) gw

Ronald D Thompson April 2, 2020 at 6:03 PM Very moving Gershon. Agree with Jan, this should be sent to those who preserve the memories. So well penned too. Ron :) Gershon Wolf April 2, 2020 at 9:54 PM Thanks for the support, Ron. You and Jan have given me a great idea, and I'll give it a whirl. Thanks again, Gershon

Jan Allison April 2, 2020 at 1:10 PM such a moving piece GW may you continue to preserve the memories of those who died - you should send this to the people who do the holocaust memorial days:-) hugs Jan xx Gershon Wolf April 2, 2020 at 9:53 PM Thanks for the support and the idea. I'll give it a whirl. All the best, Jan! :) gw

Tom Cunningham April 2, 2020 at 12:06 PM Often wondered about that one, a friend once said when that question was raised, Why not you!. You were chosen to keep alive the spirit of those that perished. What a mammoth task that is too and indeed a great honour. Hope your well, stay safe. Tom. P. S., request honoured lol. Gershon Wolf April 2, 2020 at 9:52 PM Thanks for your altogether thoughtful sensitive comment, Tom. Peace, Gershon