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Hope

—in homage to Langston Hughes

Hold steadfastly to hope
For if hope should subside
Life’s a slippery slope
Where dreams only collide.

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Equal Wisdom

I dreamed of the ability
_To say things that were wise,
When young it was the growth I hoped for
_Most in years ahead.
But slowly I discovered that
_An equal wisdom lies,
In understanding when it’s best
_To leave my thoughts unsaid.

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Procrastination Creation

He looks upon it as a chore—
_A task which isn’t fun,
Although it won’t be very hard
_Or take long to get done.

It doesn’t matter if the facts
_Oppose the view that’s his,
For once he sees it as a chore
_That’s simply what it is.

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Impersonations

Pretend to be a doctor, you get jailed,
Tell lies that you are Black, and you’re assailed,
A phony hate crime victim meets disgrace,
Impersonate a female, get first place.

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Russel Winick recently started writing poetry after ending a long legal career. He resides in Naperville, Illinois.

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5 Responses

  1. Julian D. Woodruff

    These are great, Russel, especially “Wisdom” and “Impersonation.” Keep ’em coming!

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    • Russel Winick

      Roy, your kindness is overwhelming and always greatly appreciated!

      Reply
  3. Cynthia L Erlandson

    I especially love “Impersonation”, for the unexpected but irrefutable way it reveals the hypocrisy of certain impersonators.

    Reply

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