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As He Lay Dying

As he lay dying, slowly wasting away 
   He reviewed his life with ever-increasing dismay
Had he ever thanked his folks for their efforts on his behalf?
   He knew he hadn't --- a monumental gaffe

Had he professed his love to his wife each and every day?
   Had he listened intently to every word she had to say?
Had he always treated her with the respect she'd deserved?
   Or had he criticized her sharply for being shy and reserved?

Had he treasured the time he got to spend with his kids?
   Had he checked himself when he was ready to blow his lid?
Had he loved his children selflessly and unconditionally?
   Or had he demanded that they do things perfectly? 

Every tick of the clock is precious, the poets and Sages say
   Live each moment to its fullest --- before the last one slips away!


Entry in "How Precious Life Is" contest
        Sponsor:  Line Gauthier

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2018

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L. J. Carber Date: 10/19/2018 11:00:00 AM Congrats Gershon,on your win-- can easily relate to the bundle of regrets one can accumulate.... Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/19/2018 2:53:00 PM Let's 'bundle' those regrets into a subterranean loan -- kind of like a subprime loan, I guess. O.K., let's not, and say we did! Thank you for your encouragement, L.J. ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner Date: 10/17/2018 1:13:00 PM Congratulations on your win with your fine poem, Gershon! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/17/2018 10:16:00 PM Thank you for reading it, Michelle! :) gw

Bartholomew Williams Date: 10/17/2018 8:45:00 AM Thank you, Gershon, for your well-written words of wisdom in your winning piece. I love your message! Much of the joy we find in life is about gratitude - to others for their role in our lives, for the blessings and talents we have, and for life itself (every single day of which is truly a gift). Well done!! All my very best to you & yours! :) Bartholomew Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/17/2018 10:26:00 AM Bartholomew, your thoughtful and encouraging comments are very much appreciated. Thank you so much! Best wishes, Gershon

Paul Callus Date: 10/16/2018 4:10:00 PM Life IS precious, and it is our duty to live every moment as if it were our last, thus at the end we would not fear regrets. Thank you for these words of wisdom, Gershon. Regards // paul Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/16/2018 9:35:00 PM I only hope that the words are worthy of your kind praise. Thank you so much. ~ Gershon

Wendy Watson Date: 10/16/2018 1:32:00 AM Such wise reminders as I start my new day, Gershon! What a wonderful poem! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/16/2018 9:54:00 AM Thank you, Wendy, and thank you for the tip in Soupmail. Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 10/15/2018 9:47:00 PM Lovely done my friend, congratulations, xomo Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/17/2018 10:27:00 AM Maureen, thank you for your support, as always. :) gw

Line Gauthier Date: 10/15/2018 7:48:00 PM Congrats on your podium finish, Gershon. I appreciated your concrete images and how you wrapped up in poem. Well done. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/15/2018 8:30:00 PM Thank you for your generous assessment of this poem, and for the opportunity and inspiration the contest gave all of us Soupers. Best always, Gershon

Charles Messina Date: 10/10/2018 3:50:00 PM Yes, we never do know when that last moment is going to slip away. Great write Gershon. Charlie Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/10/2018 10:01:00 PM Right you are, Charlie. Thank you for the encouragement! Best wishes, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner Date: 10/10/2018 1:45:00 PM They say (whoever 'they' are) that you get wise at the end - but thanks to your words, I have the gift of being wise now, when I can benefit from it, so thank you! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/10/2018 10:01:00 PM Very nice of you to say this, Michelle. Really appreciate your steady support. All the best, Gershon

Winged Warrior Date: 10/10/2018 11:02:00 AM Precious is your verse Gershon...well rendered my friend...love & light...^WW^ Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/10/2018 10:00:00 PM WW, appreciate the feedback on this one, my friend. Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison Date: 10/10/2018 2:44:00 AM Bravo Gershon very well expressed and I especially love the final couplet, adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/10/2018 9:59:00 PM Wow, a fave! Thank you so much, Jan! Best wishes, gw

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/9/2018 10:24:00 PM Nice verse Gershon, very thought provoking. Tom. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 10/10/2018 9:59:00 PM Much appreciated, Tom. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on this one. Best wishes, Gershon