Gershon Wolf Poet Monorhyme

A Lopsided Equation

There's a well-known popular formulation --
Achievement's ninety-nine percent perspiration
On the heels of one percent inspiration  

What's missing from this lopsided equation?
  ~ The not insignificant role of desperation

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Jennifer Proxenos September 14, 2019 at 10:17 AM This is clever and funny - I love the themes you find to write about Gershon, they seem to come to you so naturally and indeed this is awesome. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Gershon Wolf September 14, 2019 at 9:15 PM 'Seems' is the operative word in your comment. I do best when I am desperate/a desperado! ~ Wanted in all 50 states, gw

M. L. Kiser September 13, 2019 at 7:45 PM Now there's a different take! Gershon Wolf September 14, 2019 at 9:14 PM Right! Necessity and desperation are so often the mother of invention...

Bobby May September 13, 2019 at 2:57 PM Stop using Big words, I am a simpleton!! LoL Love it great work!! Gershon Wolf September 13, 2019 at 3:35 PM Sorry there, my friend. Next time I won't use any words over 19 letters. Honest Injun! LOL. Thanks, Bobby. ~ Gershon

Chris Green September 13, 2019 at 2:03 PM Umm...beer? That would make it better for me. : ) Nicely penned my friend. Gershon Wolf September 13, 2019 at 3:34 PM Pretty funny, Chris. Thanks for the smile! :)