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A Promised Land

We search for it ceaselessly each in his own way Exertion, exhaustion day after day For all we fall short we press weary on A Promised Land such striving depends upon February 6, 2021 All Yours (Feb 9) Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2021 1:25:00 PM

good one, Indeed, we are always trying!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/8/2021 3:34:00 AM

“Press on”my friend for it is worth it.

Judy Ball

Date: 2/7/2021 5:54:00 PM

When you stop striving you seem to lose a lot out of life. Well Done Gershon. A good life lesson. A fave for me. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/7/2021 6:49:00 PM

Thanks for the FAVE, Judy. Always an honor for me. Appreciated. Thanks, Gershon

Quoth Theraven

Date: 2/7/2021 5:53:00 PM

Gershon, Perhaps some only able to gaze down into a land flowing with milk and honey, though forbidden to enter and taste its gifts. -Richard

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/7/2021 6:47:00 PM

Whoa, Richard! Though I never stopped striving, I know exactly what you mean! ~ Moses

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/7/2021 5:37:00 PM

Hi Gershon, The promised lands may be far in the distance, but I won’t give up trying to get there. I enjoyed the read:-) Alexis

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/7/2021 4:15:00 PM

Reaching those lands take effort and work. Certainly can be exhausting. We must never give up in life, regardless of what we are seeking. Great one Gershon. Take care :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/7/2021 4:44:00 PM

That's right. Never give up in this life... although taking a day or two to regroup is permitted sometimes, I think. Thanks for the encouragement, Heidi. Happiness always, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/6/2021 10:35:00 PM

You reap what you sow, and in the process you become exhausted. Living needs backbone. Great one Gershon, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/7/2021 4:35:00 PM

I like what you wrote there, Jennifer: "Living needs backbone." It sure does!! ... Especially marriage! LOL. Anyway,... Great comment. Thanks, gw