Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Courage of the Heart

   How does a Wallenda fly on a trapeze
     How does ‘Houdini’ escape with such ease   

   How does a warrior rise from his sickbed
     Is it courage of the heart or that of the head

   How does a marathon runner persist
     in howling pain from a severe ankle twist

   How does a fireman jump from six stories high
     brush off debris and say, ‘Nothing’s awry’

   Is it courage of the heart or that of the head ~
     or perhaps heaven's hand overspread

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Jerry Brotherton May 7, 2024 at 5:25 PM Magnificent poem my friend. I love your closing line, Gershon. Gershon Wolf May 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM Appreciate your kind words, Jerry. Facing Heaven, gw

Sotto Poet May 7, 2024 at 3:45 PM Excellent poetry on perseverance and bravery in the face of hardship. It explores the numerous ways in which people show bravery when faced with difficult circumstances. Your comment on my page is much appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues May 7, 2024 at 3:02 PM The Wallenda’s would walk a tightrope close to the ground when they were children. Their feet would bet used to the feel and the balance. I’d say some thing are learned and practiced, others have been given a gift, and God makes such men and women. Very good and enjoyable couplets?

Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 9:55 AM Perhaps the coming together of the three . A thoughtful piece my friend.

Mike Bayles May 7, 2024 at 8:58 AM Very nice rhyme. It is amazing the amount of pain a runner can endure.

Regina Mcintosh May 6, 2024 at 9:55 PM Heaven's hand for sure. love it. God bless you. love, Gina