Either Way

  
   Some never stop pushing the envelope
      their pace frenzied and hectic

   Others slow to a crawl
      in no hurry to do anything at all… 

    Either way leads to sudden death
      Either way you’re soon out of breath
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Crandall Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
a good argument for moderation!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
much to be said about striking a balance.
Kendrick Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Well, Gershon, I am beyond the age of pushing the envelope and at the slow, slower, slowest to the crawling phase of life. LOL..I enjoyed reading this one today. Thank you for sharing. Sara K
DiMino Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Sudden is a blessing...the prospect of maybe prolonged gives me uncomfortable pause. Well done, Gershon. Have a wonderful New Year my friend.
Rolland Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 6:22 AM
i feel like in the second stanza, no escape whatever you do, great poem
Maverick Avatar
December 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Just two sides to it I guess G W.' I have changed hats btw..Now I am Placid and even respectful..Hmm but I know..??? Now how do I put this?? Some-one who is definately not!!!! I mean the type who would think Nothing of writing stuff on your Wall in the middle of your party.' Its How it is.' Lol))) All blessings btw.'
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