Long Gershon Poems

Joyce Letitia Richmond-Solomon (A servant of God and a friend to man)

Every life has its seasons and God has created each individual for a purpose. Blessed and happy are those who discover their purpose and...

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Yesterday I was in a little funk
because I got peed on by a big skunk
             took a long shower
    ...

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I was a busy archaeologist, who enjoyed interesting and fulfilling work,
And I was very intrigued, with the ancient sites where mystery lurked. 

My painstaking work caused me to travel, ofttimes to far distant lands,
As golden...

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ALPHA TO OMEGA 

A is for Arturo and Alexis two great Poets,
Who make us all cry and laugh
B is for Besma a great philosopher
And soul sister On Poetry Soup’s graph,
And Beata,and Gordon who 
With their...

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Dear Aspiring Poet,
   My name is Gershon Wolf.  I am a member of this wonderful club called "Poetry Soup."  Here are my views on the subject of poetry.
   'Modern...

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Anne-Lise Andresen-  "Hugs"
Anisha Dutta- "Sweet Lady" 
Beata Agustin- "Spiritual" 
Bill Baker- "Friend from Texas" 
Brandy Nicole- "Whispers & Scribbles" 
Brian Sambourne- "One of my Canadian besties" 
Brian Sand- Contest #10,000 (lol)-keep 'em coming, Brian!...

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Dear Fellow Poets, One and All
     As a lover and defender of freedom my whole life, I feel duty-bound to inform you, just in case you missed it, that the unthinkable...

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Jan is so kind, she's versatile with her pen. 
She hales as the Limerick Queen.I really 
enjoy her wit and sense of humor.

Freddie Robinson's poetry often "wows"
me for it is deep, down to earth and...

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Thus we follow little Puff Puff brave and true,
For the Castle of Magic was within her view…
She will journey far under the skies of blue,
When she gets there, will she know what to do?

The Dragon...

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I have so many friends on soup,
it’s hard to pick just one
To narrow down to just a few,
it just cannot be done

Heidi always brings a smile
Brenda tempts my heart
Sandy posts poetic dreams
Connie’s whispered art

Gershon really...

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I LOVE DRAGONS ME 

I love Dragons me, especially if they have charm
Brush their teeth, don't smoke, or wish me harm

Fight my battles and send these demons packing
And on a day out, join me when...

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In today’s triumph of meditation glory,
Propelled by spiritual intelligence
Driven along truth and righteousness,
I’m grateful to the Lord for lessons in life’s journey
Enriching my youth’s bounty with blessed fulfillment
…answering my quests, notably as to who am...

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One day in Soup Creek City, 
There was a duel 'tween Cunningham and Watt 
Tom said to John "I hear you're good, 
Let me see, son- what you've got" 

John said to Tom "You're not...

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First Annual Poetry Soup Convention shall be held on June 21st at Stonehenge
For Nina’s convenience and to entice Jan, Melani, Brandy, Heidi and Anne-Lise.
M.L., Rhona, Brian, Joseph, and Emile will build the fire, and bring...

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You Color My World With Love
           Darling I love You           
    ...

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Twas the night before Christmas, when all thru the Soup bowl,
Not a poet was writing, not even the musing mole.
All their pens were hung by the chimney with bubble gum,
Hoping Winged Warrior would lose and...

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The poem I have written about is
THE UNIVERSE WINKS by Gershon Wolf

Statues rise and fall
  Empires stutter and stall 
Genius streaks 'cross the sky
  Leaves in its wake more 'Whys?' 

Mountains slowly erode
...

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The party last night was amazing.
Every one must have  got the 
memo because I saw a lot of my
soup friends. Jack, Jan, Tom and 
Bob had a awesome limerick party.
Wing Warrior told jokes on...

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By Starlight 

How proud stands the willow
in silhouette of twilight skies.
The willow never weeps alone, 
tears of joy stream down cheeks
at the footbridge where she 
touched the water, where
Moonbeams dance
In the land beneath falling stars,...

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The songs referenced in this poem are listed in the Library of Congress and classified as Negro Spirituals. This poem is not racial. Rather, it is a heartfelt tribute to those who helped shape the...

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20 Titles – Breaking Free 

I've been Roaming the Shores of Love,
Standing By the Water's Edge 
Where Joy and Sorrow Blend.
It hurts to recall Whispered Passions Exploding
when Yesterday's Shadows conceal
What Might have Been…
yet it’s So...

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OLD MA.

Old Ma always gave the kids a nice treat
Always nuts and never anything sweet
But they soon found out why
Nuts were in great supply
Choc nut bars she'd only suck cos no teeth...

NO HIDING PLACE.

An old...

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A BLESSED CHRISTMAS FOR ALL WITH POETRY SOUP

Dear Caren, Andrea, Cay Cay, Carolyn and Jan
Rico, Arturo, Paul and Chris, all of you are the same 
Excellent  poets, together with, Gordon, Duke and Line
Each of...

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"If poems could fly" they'd be "so hard to catch."
"Life hangs by a thread" that's prone to detach. 

"A thought flew in" but it didn't stay long.
Music was playing; it escaped to the song.

"The cost...

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A Limerick response to Gershon’s “Hair Apparent“
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Hair Apparent 

The loveliest girl in the world's named Rose
From aquiline nose down to graceful toes -- 
   Yet poor Rose can't get a date
...

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