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Behind's Not Ahead

     The years stretch out behind me
        rapidly dwindle ahead

     Memory lane’s an expressway 
        in front, the future’s bled

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Karen Jones

December 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM

Congratulations in order as this poem is on the 100 best new poems list!

Mark Toney

December 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Gershon, the contrast between the long expressway of memory and the narrowing road ahead really resonates. A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on Poem Of The Week!

Christopher Delegans

December 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Another great piece. Well deserved POTW!

Arlo Parker

December 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM

POTW well deserved, Lobo.

Karen Jones

December 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM

Wonderful to see your work celebrated here dear Gershon! Congratulations on potw!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

December 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM

Hello Gershon, Congrats POTW!! I like how you let the image of memory as a fast-moving road carry the weight of both speed and loss. It’s brief, but it lingers, because it makes me think about how the past can feel more alive than what’s ahead. Autumn Blessings, Dear Gershon, Daniel

Unseeking Seeker

December 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM

“the future’s bled” ~ hmmm, you surpass yourself, congratulations on POTW, gw

Gershon Wolf

December 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Hmmm. Didn't realize I had even passed myself. Thanks, Seeker. ~ Gershon

Brandy Nicole

November 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM

' Memory lane’s an expressway. ' I've never thought about in this way, but there's a lot of truth in that statement. It's always nice to slow down and embrace each beautiful memory. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Week. Hugs, Brandy

Gershon Wolf

December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM

You know, memory lane does slow down for me as I withdraw from my workday life. Interesting. Thanks, Brandy

Zyrool Gifford

November 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Hello Gershon, congratulations on your beautiful poem winning POTW, An excellent piece, full of wisdom. Wishing you a wonderful day.

Gershon Wolf

December 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Appreciated, Zyrool. ~ gw

Paula Goldsmith

November 30, 2025 at 7:33 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Behind's Not Ahead" write. We need to always look forward. Have a blessed day/week with your wonderful win...............

Gershon Wolf

November 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Thanks for pointing out that I received POTW for this effort. I had no idea. Cheers, Gershon

sara Etgen-Baker

November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM

your poem speaks of a powerful truth....your words resonated with me.Faving

Gershon Wolf

November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Whoa. I am thrilled with your FAVE, Sara. Mucho appreciato. Thanks, Gershon

Bj Legros Kelley

November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM

I still try to look forward, looking back has lead me to trip both metaphorically and physically!

Gershon Wolf

November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Looking backward normally demands eyes in the back of one's head... Do you have them, Bj? Keep smiling, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM

I picture you as Arte Johnson. Once a day, you come out, flower in hand, and recite your quip. LOL…hugs https://youtube.com/shorts/ukRbQoICf_Y?si=PEfmy2CP04r7XRug