Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

At My Leisure

At my leisure I strolled through post-college life
    worked smart by day, partook of pleasure at night

  One morning woke up on the back side of the hill
    my dreams unattainable, attenuated my will

  Never tested my mettle, never once even dared
    stretch my arms out to Him, make my life over with prayer

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Michael Tor January 10, 2023 at 9:50 AM Glad it happened to you my friend. It changed your life for the better. Thaniks for sharing blessings to you... Gershon Wolf January 10, 2023 at 7:12 PM Well, actually, uh, like... This is total fiction, Michael.

Panagiota Romios January 10, 2023 at 9:48 AM HelloGershon, I value my life,including the days I was vacuous or worse! God was always there then ,and is with me Right now. In this world getting more bizarre by the second! Panagiota Panagiota Romios January 10, 2023 at 8:43 PM Email me about Benny, this old bag does not get it. Panagiota,, The thick headed Gershon Wolf January 10, 2023 at 7:13 PM Nothing more valuable than life! -- despite Jack Benny's protestations to the contrary.

Elizabeth Mccann January 9, 2023 at 2:03 PM It's a miracle we survive our thoughtless youth! I guess, just be thankful for that. Looking back, I think I was totally insane. Elizabeth Gershon Wolf January 9, 2023 at 6:56 PM Join the club, Elizabeth. Totally insane, without a single functioning brain. How DID we all survive?!

Kim Rodrigues January 9, 2023 at 7:37 AM The sad truth for many. Oh the rarity of the ones who each and every day recognize the grace of God and give gratitude to Him. God bless you, Gershon! Gershon Wolf January 9, 2023 at 6:49 PM What else were we created for? -- To fatten our bank accounts? To acquire Luxury Cars? ...

Valsa George January 8, 2023 at 10:40 PM This understanding with a sense of remorse is enough to fetch God's grace. Gershon Wolf January 9, 2023 at 6:44 PM Remorse yes -- but genuine. Not self-pity. :) gw

Unseeking Seeker January 8, 2023 at 9:05 PM if the prayer be the simple recognition that we are being breathed by His breath, holding steady this understanding moment to moment, what else is there to be done? We get out of our own way and His light already within, shines forth as bliss. Gershon Wolf January 9, 2023 at 6:39 PM Thank you for your insights, Seeker. We keep seeking Truth in its most pristine form...