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Before God and Man

Before God pride is obscene Is it moderation called for the ‘golden mean?’ Perhaps when with man in-between will do When facing the Almighty ~ to humility hew gw rhyme June 22, 2022

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Michael Tor

Date: 6/23/2022 10:41:00 PM

Words of wisdom, Gershon. Keep taking those smart Pills...

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/23/2022 2:28:00 AM

"pride is obscene" - interesting.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2022 6:58:00 AM

Isn't it? -- obscene, I mean. Notice that I had to change 'pride's' spelling. (Didn't notice? Good. Keep your optometrist. lol). :) gw

Valsa George

Date: 6/23/2022 12:19:00 AM

Absolutely right....dear friend. Before the Omnipotent, who are we to show arrogance!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2022 6:59:00 AM

That's right. Humility is the order of the day. :) gw

Ann Peck

Date: 6/22/2022 8:46:00 PM

I really like this one, Gershon! And pride goeth before the fall...as pride causes the fall. I think pride is an interesting subject

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2022 6:57:00 AM

I'm so proud of your comment, Ann. ~ Wink, wink. :) gw