Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Why Put Me Through This

   One moment, my life in the balance
     The next, feeling quite well
   Why, O Why, put me, Dear God
      through this kind of hell… 

   Yet I guess you’ve been with me
     right from the start
   Not one hour have you missed
     ~ since that of my bris*



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   *'Bris' is Hebrew and Yiddish for the 
   Jewish ritual circumcision ceremony
   on a Jewish boy's eighth day of life.

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David Fisher December 22, 2024 at 12:08 PM Great last two lines. God had an 'oh god' moment? Gershon Wolf December 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM Well, it wasn't George Burns! lol. ~ Gracie Allen

Kim Rodrigues December 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM We all suffer but God is faithful. Hugs! Gershon Wolf December 22, 2024 at 8:12 PM That's right. Thanks, Kim.

John Read December 17, 2024 at 10:40 AM That certainly is a sore point. Gershon Wolf December 22, 2024 at 8:12 PM Love your - ouch! - point, John!

Michael Tor December 16, 2024 at 1:01 AM A medical tradition that has its purpose in leading a healthier and cleaner life that has been passed through the centuries. From your words Gershon I can't imagine the pain a baby endures through this process... Gershon Wolf December 22, 2024 at 8:22 PM Actually, Michael, the baby doesn't feel that much, as the nerve endings are undeveloped in that area -- plus he gets a few drops of wine immediately afterward, which always calms him down and puts him to sleep. Thanks for the concern. ~ Dr. Payne

Deb M December 16, 2024 at 12:03 AM Well that is certainly alot more than l wanted to know about you BB haha!! Seriously though l love this poem .....it is obvious your faith is strong. Debx Gershon Wolf December 22, 2024 at 8:26 PM Well, ha, ha. OK. I'll 'cut it out' from now on, Deb! Keep smiling, gw