Asleep

Man spends a third of his life asleep in bed Performs his work as if he's dead If sleep is all of life that man can make ~ No wonder a funeral's called a "Wake!"

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/30/2018 4:11:00 PM

Very witty and hard-hitting, (and I would expect nothing less!) ... that said, Michelle F said you have "left" - please tell me this isn't so, as I'd like to lodge a formal complaint, if such is fact. Blessings, my friend! :-)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/30/2018 4:20:00 PM

It was, but now it isn't so … No need to pay for lodging (that complaint), my friend. Thank you for your support, as always. I extend to you my heartfelt appreciation! ~ Gershon

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/30/2018 6:27:00 AM

Nice one... I enjoyed this... All the best my friend

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/30/2018 8:20:00 AM

Thank you, Arturo...I see by the time of your post that YOU are certainly doing more with your life than just sleeping!! Best wishes, Gershon

Robertina B.

Date: 7/29/2018 7:57:00 PM

Such a pleasurable reading, Dear friend.. Unique and clever!! Bravo!! Many blessings..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/29/2018 10:15:00 PM

Robertina, Thank you for your visit and your kind words. I am greatly encouraged. ~ Gershon

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/29/2018 6:02:00 PM

ha! such an astute observation, gerson!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/29/2018 10:14:00 PM

Thank you so much for weighing in on this one, Ilene. Appreciated! ~ gw

Mark Toney

Date: 7/29/2018 1:19:00 PM

Very clever, Gershon! This poem resonated with me for some reason :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/29/2018 4:46:00 PM

"Reason not the need...O, Reason, thou art fled to brutish beasts ...' excerpted from what I remember of 'King Lear.' ... So you're in (jolly) royal company, my friend! ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/29/2018 12:55:00 PM

Haha love it Gershon, welcome back. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/29/2018 4:43:00 PM

Appreciate your comment and encouragement, Tom, as always. Glad to be back -- at least 'part-time' for now. (Not as much 'production' as before most probably). ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/29/2018 12:38:00 PM

LOL - too funny, Gershon. You are SO witty!! A winner for sure!!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/29/2018 4:42:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line! ... Now I just need to know which contest to enter it in --- unless, of course, it's a 'generic winner.' Appreciated! ~ Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/29/2018 11:18:00 AM

"Brutally funny" says my man ;p Brilliant funny says me <3 <3 <3

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/29/2018 5:26:00 PM

Oh your wit is > my mathematical skill!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/29/2018 4:41:00 PM

Do I get 9 or 27 on this one? ... Thanks for your generous appraisal, as always, Maureen!! ~ Gershon

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 7/29/2018 10:45:00 AM

HA! VERY CLEVER Gershon Wolf! nicely executed, well done !!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/29/2018 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, Paris. Your reaction was exactly what I was hoping this poem might get. So you've encouraged me greatly! Appreciated. ~ Gershon