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Raindrops Spitting Fumes

the daily news droned on and on as hope gave way to gloom every ray of sunshine doused by raindrops spitting fumes war and murder everywhere no part of earth untouched I pulled my hood up over my head the burden was too much

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Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 2/8/2023 10:55:00 PM

War and murder everywhere; yes, though we have to cultivate the love air; nice to read the poem; congrats for being selected the poem as POD

Mike Gentile

Date: 2/8/2023 4:23:00 AM

Belated Congrats GW, Sorry I missed this one a perfect summation of how I feel most of the time!! Happy Wednesday!!

Ken Rone

Date: 2/7/2023 2:15:00 PM

Alas...Congratulations on your PODT.. Best - Ken

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/7/2023 6:53:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/6/2023 11:34:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Gershon. This is why I seldom watch the news. I am still looking for the "good news" channel.

Elizabeth Feeley

Date: 2/6/2023 6:56:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD. Gershom, hope you find some of the alternate news feeds that give better stories.

Charles Messina

Date: 2/6/2023 4:17:00 AM

The media is at it again, Gershon. It's all the Little Rascals fault...and Tom & Jerry's (lol) Congrats on POTD! -Bugs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/6/2023 7:19:00 PM

I blame it on Bugs Bunny myself. Gonna get me that kwazy wabbit! ~ Elmer Fudd

Arlo Parker

Date: 2/5/2023 11:48:00 PM

Quite a striking piece, Gershon. Quite a "rain of terror". POTD worthy with cosmic repercussions in clear relief.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/5/2023 7:03:00 PM

So sadly true, but I am glad to see you honored with POTD~

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/6/2023 7:19:00 PM

Appreciate you noticing, Michelle. Peace, gw

Eve Roper

Date: 2/5/2023 6:55:00 PM

the burden is too much my friend. Congratulations on POTD.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/6/2023 7:20:00 PM

Sometimes we need to take a weight off our shoulders, I guess. Thanks, Eve.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/5/2023 6:41:00 PM

"the daily news," is difficult to watch. A very interesting way to express what's happening all around us- "Raindrops Spitting Fumes". That's exactly what it feels like. Your thoughts touch my heart deeply. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/6/2023 7:22:00 PM

Thank you, Brandly. Here's to better news. :) gw

Michael Tor

Date: 2/5/2023 4:58:00 PM

Gershon CONGRATULATIONS my friend. I knew it was going to be recognized for the message and cleverness of its content. It was a favorite from me and I am so glad you received this Honor. Back again to congratulate you..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:25:00 PM

Appreciate all of the support, Michael!

Anselmo Boles

Date: 2/5/2023 4:53:00 PM

Congratulations, GW on your POTD. Way to go!! The start of the poem subtly creeps in the mind, then the last verse made a profound impact within me...ab

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:25:00 PM

KaBOOM goes the noise! Thanks, Anselmo.

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/5/2023 2:45:00 PM

It’s a lot to take in Mr Wolf, more than we can handle, the burden that is, not your poetry, keep it coming! Congratulations on POTD, cheers David

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:26:00 PM

We can handle it, David. Just can't take the media so seriously.

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/5/2023 2:21:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD Gershon Wolf! Elequently said, I found it touching and sweet--[the description of the hood pulled over your head]. And the crescent moon's smile turned to a frown, while the stars shot out arrows piercing the ground. I like the crossword puzzles!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:26:00 PM

I like your lovely comment, Anaya. Thank you so much!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 2/5/2023 1:58:00 PM

Yes it can feel that way sometimes … just too much . I can only take snippets of the news in small doses. Congratulations dear Gershon on POTD! Blessings, Susan :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:27:00 PM

Snippets sounds like a good strategy, Susan.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/5/2023 1:48:00 PM

So true Gershon. Well expressed. Congratulations for POTD :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:27:00 PM

Thank you for noticing, Heidi.

Gary Radice

Date: 2/5/2023 1:31:00 PM

A well deserved POTD Gershon. Cheers - Gary

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/5/2023 12:44:00 PM

One need not listen all day. Gershon. So happy to see you have been honored with a POTD! Perfect! I know the poison channels and avoid them. But I also am aware I am a active participant in change. Civics did not end in 8th grade. I never want another crackpot leading to the Cruel murder of millions. Part of that was people…afraid to talk and tell the truth. Freedom is not a given. Panagiota xo

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:28:00 PM

Freedom has never been in greater peril, methinks. :)

Jim Slaughter

Date: 2/5/2023 11:09:00 AM

I wish that were the answer, G. Alas...'tis not. Congrats on POTD.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:29:00 PM

The answer perhaps is to ask for help.

J. Summers

Date: 2/5/2023 10:28:00 AM

Congratulations Gershon on POTD. I’m thinking that all to soon none of us will have anywhere to hide.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:30:00 PM

Time to explore the galaxy...

Constance La France

Date: 2/5/2023 9:25:00 AM

Gershon, emotional write, I know how you feel, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY, honor, Constance

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:30:00 PM

Apparently we both feel about the same way here. Cheers, gw

Robert Gorelick

Date: 2/5/2023 9:22:00 AM

As the old expression goes "If it bleeds it leads" Congratulations on POTD! Robert

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:31:00 PM

Heh, heh. You're right, Robert: No blood, no guts, no glory...

Fin Chuuk

Date: 2/5/2023 9:04:00 AM

Great poem, and congratulations on POTD.

Valsa George

Date: 2/5/2023 8:32:00 AM

As we skim through the pages of a news paper or look into the TV screen, we are greeted with news of war, violence and natural calamities. Sometimes we feel like covering our face with a hood not to witness such horror. Congratulations Gershon on your POTD

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/5/2023 5:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Valsa.