~Gershon~
I know a poet, with flair and he shows it!
Neither shy is he, neither, faux-debonair.
He is kind with a sharp, keen, intelligent wit.
His poetry, original, with a most unique, flair!
9/9/2024
@ Panagiota Romios
Though his tone is quite gregarious
And his intent softly nefarious
He is ever so meek
His tongue in his cheek
His double entendre hilarious
Gifted golden pen drenched in
Emerald emancipating elegance
Regal red reverie so daring
Sending me singing thinking or dreaming
Humble humorous and socially conscious
Onyx thoughts that hold on to us
Needling patches together so clever
Souls fed by his poetic endeavor
Praying for peace with pen
Engaging his fellow men
Noble and kind gentleman
Gershon's fab writing reaches like
a preacher,
he's a retired teacher,
and poet extraordinaire,
with phenomenal flair.
His humor is witty,
he hails from Chicago city.
He deserves more views,
he pens poignantly too.
A poetry prince,
and I've been hooked ever since.
He ranges from limericks so cute,
to his love of his homeland Israel
so resolute.
He sends encouraging words,
and it would be absurd,
to not give him accolades,
for his positive presence these days.
So, if you haven't visited his works yet,
please do, you'll enjoy it, I bet. ~
To arms, to wit, with repartee!
The barbs and jabs in fun and play
We never fear et tu, Brute,
for Gershon's verse makes bright the day!
Dedication
You, my man, are a beautiful soul!!!
……………
A lighthouse of love~is our Sir Gershon!
Compassion, honor and space for everyone.
Not even once, have I seen your words scowl.
You are kindness and humor on the prowl!
From~~ Panagiota
Our genial Jewish friend, Gershon
Pursues poetry for a diversion
For Russia, he has much disdain
A wolf defending Ukraine
His poems are marked by precision
March. 14.2022
Paean on Poets Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Margarita Lillico
Gershon Wolf is a super kind of fellow
In his poems, sometimes you hear him bellow
He is a conservative Jew,
On Poetry Soup very few
No one would dare call Gershon Wolf yellow!
Gershon is a stand-up and be counted guy
What he believes he would write high in the sky
Never one to fumble
Though sometimes he grumbles
Gershon Wolf -- a solid kind you cannot buy!
I am proud to call Gershon Wolf my friend
I know he will stand with me 'til the end
We seldom see eye to eye,
No matter how hard we try
My wholehearted admiration I send.
SECOND PLACE WINNER
"Paean on Poets" poetry contest
sponsored by Margarita Lillico
written March 11, 2022
To follow the Gershon Diet
Don't cook it when you can fry it!
With bagel holes
To fuel your goals
What else can you do but try it?
Is Chicago an holey city
Or is it a town without pity?
Kirk Douglas would know
But would he dare go
Where the bullets are itty-bitty?
G is for Gershon,a very kind heart
E is for Enthusiastic,ever encouraging
R is for Rollicking, clever poetry
S is for Sensitive, and so inspiring
H is for Humanistic in all ways
O is for Openmindedness, so rare
N is for Nourishment for our souls
W is for Wisdom, he blesses us with
O is for Outstanding humor,'Cum Laude'
L is for Loving, that is his attitude
F is for Fortitude,and that is no platitude
*****
Dear Gershon,
You are such a loving support to so many
of us. And bring your unique laughter to us
all......every day!
With deep appreciation,
Panagiota Romios
8/5/2021
I've always been good with a sling
And can hit a bird on the wing
But Dave hit a giant
Who was not complaint
And for that, they made him a king?
A fool matador by name of El Cid
Could not control either ego or id
Turned his back on the bull
Felt a rude tug, hard pull
Two horns split his tights down the seams, they did
One should never turn his back on a bull
Unless, of course, one's extremely skillful
Bulls are fierce and large
For certain they'll charge
Just to get a yummy good bellyful
~ B.B. and G.W. ~
Dear Gershon!
You are such a kick here and marvelously individualistic!
I hope you enjoy this acrostic! You are a credit to the Soup,
this country and a gift to us all!
Thank you, so much!
Panagiota Romios
*******
G-Gleefulness, good-natured
E-Enlightened, educated
R-Respected, responsive
S-Sensitive, sheltering
H-Humane, humorous
O-Open, Optimistic
N-Noblel and Natural.
2/12/2021
~ 2 ~
Genuine erudite religious sage humorous Overtly Nice
1st placement
Tease a friend poetry contest
Bobby May sponsored
Written 08/Jan/2021
17 syllables Monoku
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