Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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 June 23, 2022 at 10:41 PM Words of wisdom, Gershon. Keep taking those smart Pills...

Caren Krutsinger June 23, 2022 at 2:28 AM "pride is obscene" - interesting. Gershon Wolf June 23, 2022 at 6:58 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 June 23, 2022 at 12:19 AM Absolutely right....dear friend. Before the Omnipotent, who are we to show arrogance! Gershon Wolf June 23, 2022 at 6:59 AM That's right. Humility is the order of the day. :) gw

Ann Peck June 22, 2022 at 8:46 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 June 23, 2022 at 6:57 AM I'm so proud of your comment, Ann. ~ Wink, wink. :) gw