Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

A Penny For a Poem

A penny for a poem 
    a nickel for your thoughts
  Two bits for any wisdom
    that life has you taught

  It's not what we know
    but the deeds we have done
  Knowledge earns a fee
    ~ when it helps someone

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Caren Krutsinger February 6, 2023 at 11:36 AM I agree that the "deeds we have done" will be what we leave behind as our legacy.

Anselmo Boles February 5, 2023 at 6:28 PM Thought and deed must go hand in hand...ab

Michael Tor February 4, 2023 at 7:39 PM Helping someone is priceless and you so witty have us realized the truth and thoughtfulness in your words my friend... Gershon Wolf February 4, 2023 at 7:56 PM You are way too kind to me, Michael. Thank you.

John Lawless February 3, 2023 at 5:02 AM the tough thing about it is to do it and not get found out Gershon Wolf February 4, 2023 at 7:54 PM Ah, the highest level of charity there is!

Shirley Hawkins February 2, 2023 at 8:10 PM A penny is easily spent, Good deeds benefit both the giver and receiver and are priceless. Lovely rhyme. Gershon Wolf February 3, 2023 at 1:42 PM There you go, Shirley 100% right. Thanks, Gershon