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Dear Class of 2019

You who have just now graduated
   with advice have been duly saturated
Nevertheless, here's my two cents worth
   for how to survive on this Earth...

Give and give more; you'll get back and receive
   and since I'm a nobody who you may not believe
Just look at Mr. Warren Buffet and Mr. Bill Gates
   who gave away billions --- look at their estates...

What you put into life is what you'll take out
   Go all in each and every day; that's the best way
And if you ever get down, then find a cause bigger than you
   Then devote yourself to it; that's what you do...

Because when it's all over and the dance is done
   If you've given life your all, you'll feel that you've won

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2019

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/4/2019 9:38:00 PM This is the best speech ever. "And if you ever get down, then find a cause bigger than you Then devote yourself to it; that's what you do..." I am so proud of you for this one! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/4/2019 9:55:00 PM Aw. shucks. 'Twaren't nothin'. Thanks for the shout-out, Caren! ! ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/3/2019 6:08:00 PM I see all the hats flying high after that sumptuous speech, my friend! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/3/2019 6:24:00 PM Oh, good! Let those grads toss them high in the sky! Hope they all do well and find their way in this wonderful, wacky adventure we call Life. Thank you so much for the positivity, Kim! :) gw

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/3/2019 5:17:00 PM a life-giving kind of poetry which speaks of devotion and generosity... wonderful, gershon... huggs Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/3/2019 5:38:00 PM Oh, thank you, dear nette, for your positivity! Greatly appreciated. ~ gw

Jan Allison Date: 6/3/2019 5:14:00 PM what an uplifting message GW I especially love the third stanza:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 6/3/2019 5:37:00 PM Thank you for the feedback, esp. on the 3rd stanza, which I've always felt is the way to 'un-depress.' Appreciate your support, Jan. Best wishes, Gershon