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Body and Soul

The soul strives upward
  yearning to cast aside flesh

Though one that tore his body asunder
  found a universe did not mesh

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/24/2021 10:41:00 PM

This is poignant, deep and spiritual.

Valsa George

Date: 11/21/2021 6:28:00 PM

This is a deep piece of writing, Gershon ! The soul has an upward thrust as it yearns to leave the encmbrance of the body behind and reunite with its creator !But as long as we are here a meshing of the body and soul is needed!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/21/2021 7:47:00 PM

I like your take on this poem, Valsa. Are you sure you didn't write it?! Joy and more Joy, Gershon

Bill Baker

Date: 11/21/2021 4:43:00 PM

Intriguing and deep poem. I love it Gershon. Have another great day. I'll be posting again this week. Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/21/2021 7:46:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. Looking forward to reading your poems soon. Have a spectacular week! Joy and Laughter, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/21/2021 4:20:00 PM

"a universe often does not mesh" these days. Ha! Happy Thanksgivings Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/21/2021 7:24:00 PM

Yeah, we need a 'metaverse!' ~ Zuckerberg (forgot his first name, the bugger).

Anselmo Boles

Date: 11/21/2021 3:46:00 PM

Physical entities seem standing still, in reality race through space, deteriorate then evaporate, hence the spirit hovers and assumes another nameless face. My humble take. Mazel tov Gershon...ab

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/21/2021 7:23:00 PM

That's an awesome take in my book, Anselmo. ~ 'Nameless face' in search of a soul

David Mchattie

Date: 11/21/2021 3:28:00 PM

Well penned my friend. I sometimes wish my soul would stop looking upwards and repair the body it has but... Have a great day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/21/2021 7:17:00 PM

David, if you find a quality, reasonably-priced 'body shop,' please let me know. I'll do the same for you, my friend. ~ Huffin' and Puffin'

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/21/2021 9:12:00 AM

Dear Gershon, We arrive with a mission and when it is done, our souls live in eternity. Very interesting composition~I enjoyed this. Blessings, Paulette

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/21/2021 7:14:00 PM

Sounds like you are an angel too, Paulette. Hope your mission lasts a long time, so all of us can continue to read your poems! ~ Winging away, Hay Lowe Sheen

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/21/2021 6:53:00 AM

Love the verses but did not get he meaning .... over my head. Darn. Also, seems an article or word missing after the word, universe! Thick headed Pangie xoxo

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/21/2021 7:28:00 AM

Meaning: The body and soul are meant to exist in harmony. The soul's desire to 'escape' is premature. (After death, we're 'all soul.'). In the meantime down here, there are a zillion good deeds to be done: 'reward' to be claimed and earned... As for the article missing, you are correct! It's an intentional, 'poetic touch.' Here's to a day of feeling better. Poetry hugs, Gershon