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At Heaven's Gate

      a prominent squirrel
       once eschewed a gift 
         from a poor chipmunk 

      meeting again at heaven’s gate
        the chipmunk, once eschewed
          was let right through

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Joe Maverick Date: 9/3/2025 1:31:00 PM Enjoyed the 'tail you've displayed' G W i'll try and Hold onto the moral.' Login to Reply

David Crandall Date: 8/31/2025 6:50:00 PM good one! I'm remembering that Twilight Zone where the devil tries to pass Hell off as Heaven to a coon hunter and his dog, but the dog is too smart, and the hunter knows it can't really be heaven, because they don't allow dogs. Login to Reply

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/31/2025 5:15:00 PM earthly gift versus spiritual gifts. witty but wise words, Gershon. Login to Reply

Mike Bayles Date: 8/31/2025 12:36:00 PM Nice, Gershon. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/31/2025 8:09:00 PM Thanks, Mike.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/31/2025 12:17:00 PM I enjoyed reading your powerful "At Heaven's Gate" write. Few words with much said. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away............ Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/31/2025 8:11:00 PM TYSM, Paula. Hope all is well.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/31/2025 12:09:00 PM One got his treasure on earth, the other in heaven… Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 8/31/2025 3:52:00 AM Going back to a previous write of yours, a few days ago -- see, I pay attention. You have lasting worth and impact here. Not to accept a gift (reaching out for help, same in a sense), insults the giver, and injures one's own soul. Reciprocity is so important to spiritual health. Login to Reply