Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

An 'I've Wasted my Whole Life' Moment

     Have you ever had an ‘I’ve wasted my whole life’ moment
         If you have, or if you can close your eyes and imagine one…

     You don’t necessarily have to be 'that old,’ though 
        you may sob harder at the age of dwindling returns

     … The pain is soul-searing: you’ve poured your heart
         into a child, a close relative, a relationship, a marriage
           

     and now you’ve been left irretrievably high and dry,
         so you have failed… miserably...

     There’s no one can ‘coach you’ through waves of despair
        stomach-churning nausea, ready to devour you

     No ‘pep talk magic’ to revive your spirits, to restore your equilibrium
        ‘Pep talks’ are for performers; you are not acting, your pain is real 

     But there is this:  It's All Good.  For you.

        ~ Consider the Source.

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sara Etgen-Baker June 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM I admit...I've had many of those 'moments' you describe. Your words are truly wise; I appreciate and agree with your perspective. In the end, it is all good. I believe God gave us these moments for spiritual growth and to grow us closer to Him. Faving this poem. It's a gem. Yellow Rose

Paula Goldsmith June 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM I enjoyed reading your powerful write. You are the Funny Guy. This was deep for you. Did you hit your head??? Hahaha!!! I really did enjoy reading. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a wonderful day writing away............

I Am Anaya June 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM Compassion much needed, Gershon, pep talks are for athletes. We all reflect at some point, hopefully. Good luck to you or play the "Hair "score and get naked! Peace and ty for your review on my "Let the Sunshine in" poem :)

John Lawless June 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM perhaps in the moment but here you are now reminding all of us about ours...thanks a lot

Joseph P. DiMino June 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM Well said, Gershon. God brings nothing to us, to harm us. Even great pain and suffering, disillusionment is ultimately for our enlightenment. Our victory over evil...over lesser self. A man I greatly admired, a brilliant man who I thought did wonders to make this a better world for all; a great writer and teacher...near the end of his life stated despondently: I have done nothing. God creates nothing destined for failure. Not possible. Evil we do ourselves. Up to us.

Oliver Mckeithan June 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM More times than I care to think about Gershon.

Karen Jones June 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM This one makes me think and reflect! Karen Jones June 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM lol cheeky you are as the Brit’s say! Gershon Wolf June 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM Careful now, Karen. A little thinking may just lead to a lot of reflection (whatever that means). lol. Thank you, Karen. ~ Gearbox Churning, Gershon