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

July 30, 2018 at 4:11 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

July 30, 2018 at 4:20 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

July 30, 2018 at 6:27 AM

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

Gershon Wolf

July 30, 2018 at 8:20 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.

July 29, 2018 at 7:57 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

July 29, 2018 at 10:15 PM

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

Ilene Bauer

July 29, 2018 at 6:02 PM

ha! such an astute observation, gerson!

Gershon Wolf

July 29, 2018 at 10:14 PM

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

Mark Toney

July 29, 2018 at 1:19 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

July 29, 2018 at 4:46 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

July 29, 2018 at 12:55 PM

Haha love it Gershon, welcome back. Tom

Gershon Wolf

July 29, 2018 at 4:43 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

July 29, 2018 at 12:38 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

July 29, 2018 at 4:42 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