Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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 February 8, 2021 at 1:25 PM good one, Indeed, we are always trying!

Caren Krutsinger February 8, 2021 at 3:34 AM “Press on”my friend for it is worth it.

Judy Ball February 7, 2021 at 5:54 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 February 7, 2021 at 6:49 PM Thanks for the FAVE, Judy. Always an honor for me. Appreciated. Thanks, Gershon

Quoth Theraven February 7, 2021 at 5:53 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 February 7, 2021 at 6:47 PM Whoa, Richard! Though I never stopped striving, I know exactly what you mean! ~ Moses

Alexis Y. February 7, 2021 at 5:37 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 February 7, 2021 at 4:15 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 February 7, 2021 at 4:44 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 February 6, 2021 at 10:35 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 February 7, 2021 at 4:35 PM I like what you wrote there, Jennifer: "Living needs backbone." It sure does!! ... Especially marriage! LOL. Anyway,... Great comment. Thanks, gw