Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Everything Comes With a Blessing

No matter how distressing
  Everything comes with a blessing

A bitter divorce
  seems wrenching, of course
Yet through its crucible of fire
  you can emerge inspired

Both legs blown off in the war
  What's left to live for --
See what you have that remains
  your whole upper body  
                  and all of your brain   

The death of a child so painful to bear
  For the longest time you just sit and stare
No easy 'answers' to comfort you
  but perhaps there's this ~
You're still here for a reason, that's not to be missed

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Ernilando Tugaff March 14, 2020 at 2:50 AM Gershon, for every tear a victory. Sometimes pain is a blessing. Congrats anyway on your POTD. Ernilando Gershon Wolf March 14, 2020 at 11:18 PM Thanks for the view and the viewpoint! Best wishes, gw

Paul Marc March 8, 2020 at 12:36 PM Transmuting pain into blessings ~ for yourself and others. A great message my friend. Congrats on your POTD! Well deserved. Gershon Wolf March 8, 2020 at 7:18 PM Thanks for making time to visit my site and comment on this poem, P.M. Appreciated. Cheers, Gershon

Robertina B. February 25, 2020 at 11:25 AM A belated congratulations on your POTD, Gershon.. Such a powerful message, my friend.. Optimistic and realistic! Really enjoyed this gem! Have a blessed day.. Gershon Wolf February 25, 2020 at 1:16 PM Never too late to receive good wishes from a good friend. Thank you so much, Robertina! :) Gershon

Sam Kauffman February 18, 2020 at 11:47 AM Gershon, Congratulations on your POTD. I am still learning the website and missed this poignant entry. So important to look for the hidden blessings as we heal from tragedy. Blessings! Gershon Wolf February 18, 2020 at 7:57 PM Never too late to receive encouraging words. Thanks, Sam! Cheers, Gershon

Jan Allison February 16, 2020 at 12:42 PM Such positive lines GW, many congratulations on your potd:-) hugs Jan xx Gershon Wolf February 16, 2020 at 4:53 PM Gotta count those blessings! Thanks, Jan! : gw

Paula Goldsmith February 15, 2020 at 2:41 PM Congratulations on your POTD. So very true. A great write. I love it. Take Care....... Gershon Wolf February 15, 2020 at 9:20 PM Glad you like it, Paula, and thanks for the congrats. Best wishes, Gershon

Silent One February 15, 2020 at 7:25 AM great choice for POTD... Congrats Gershon Wolf February 15, 2020 at 9:19 PM Thank you so much, S.O! ~ Gershon

John Watt February 14, 2020 at 3:55 PM Gershon, I'm a day late to the party, but congratulations on POTD for this potent and hope-filled write. I shall have to come back to this when tragedy strikes and remember its wisdom. Blessings, friend ~ John Gershon Wolf February 15, 2020 at 8:30 PM Never late for me, John, whose privilege and blessing it is to read your thoughtful, considered comments. Glad this poem's message works for you! Warmest wishes, Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2020 at 3:44 AM Congratulations on POTD with this insightful beauty Gershon. Happy Valentine's Day! xxoo Gershon Wolf February 14, 2020 at 11:11 AM Thanks so much for the congrats, Connie and Happy Valentine's Day to you too! Best wishes, Gershon

Line Gauthier February 13, 2020 at 4:38 PM Back with congrats on your POTD, Gershon. Well done. Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 9:08 PM Thank you so much, Line.

Joseph May February 13, 2020 at 3:31 PM Very positive write Gershon, Congrats on POTD.. Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 9:07 PM Thank you so much, Joseph! Best of everything, Gershon

Linda Milgate February 13, 2020 at 2:27 PM a poem that is upstanding for many. Hope it helps someone struggling to deal with difficulties of life Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 9:01 PM Hope so too, Linda. Actually, it's helped me crystallize my thinking about even the 'darkest of clouds:' There IS a silver lining somewhere, and it's worth the struggle to find it. Thanks, Gershon

M. L. Kiser February 13, 2020 at 1:54 PM Oh boy, that's true; there's a good side to everything bad; sometimes you have to look for it though. Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 8:58 PM And too often, it's an epic struggle to find the silver lining. I do think that it's always worth the struggle, however. Thanks, M.L! :) gw

Juanita Smalls February 13, 2020 at 12:53 PM Excellent write Gershon, every day we have is indeed a blessing! Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:43 PM Every day, hour, and minute, Juanita. Thank you for the comment and for your support! Cheers, Gershon

Panagiota Romios February 13, 2020 at 11:37 AM " A true friend sees the first tear...catches the second tear and stops the third." True friends never ignore you like dust, under a rug. If they do, they are not your friends. A great write Congratilations. Panagiota xx Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:40 PM Thank you for all of your support, Panagiota, and for the pearl of a quote! Warm wishes, :) Gershon

Tania Kitchin February 13, 2020 at 11:03 AM Congratulations on POTD, excellently penned! Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:38 PM Tania, thank you so much for your support! Best wishes, Gershon

Brandy Nicole February 13, 2020 at 10:40 AM " What's left to live for: your whole upper body and all of your brain " This thought touches my heart so deeply at the moment. Thinking of my younger brother right now. Yes, blessings truly are everywhere- even in times of distress. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:38 PM Thank you so much, Brandy, for sharing how this poem affected you personally. We can only work from strength---but we have more strength than we know... Warm wishes, Gershon

Eve Roper February 13, 2020 at 10:35 AM Gershon, congratulations on POTD. All those tragedies do come with a big jolt of pain especially the loss of a child. Time , time does heal. Hugs Eve Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:36 PM Nothing like time to heal open wounds, as you point out,, Kim. Thanks! :) Gershon

Warren Doll February 13, 2020 at 10:26 AM A brilliant poem that reminds us to count our blessings, Congratulations on POTD, Gershon. All the best~ Warren Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:35 PM Thank you for such a nice comment, Warren. Appreciated! :) Gershon

P.S. Awtry February 13, 2020 at 10:17 AM What an uplifting write and well-deserving of POTD! Congratulations! Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:33 PM P.S.,, your comment gives me a boost; it helps me keep going! Thanks again. ~ Gershon

Heidi Sands February 13, 2020 at 10:01 AM I can see why this is POTD! It is also a FAV for me. Congratulations :) Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:32 PM Aw,, thank you so much for the FAVE, Heidi! And thank you for the consistent support of my site! Cheers,, Gershon

Sunlite Wanter February 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM I believe your personal experience wrote this poem. Congratulations! Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM You are correct, Sunlite, in two of the three cases cited. Thank you so much for the comment! Best wishes Gershon

Mark Toney February 13, 2020 at 9:27 AM A very timely and thought-provoking message, Gershon. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. ~Mark Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:29 PM Glad to promote thought and thinking. Thanks, Mark! :) Gershon

Mark Koplin February 13, 2020 at 8:46 AM Wonderful message beautifully written. Congrats my friend. Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:28 PM Thank you so much, Mark! :) Gershon

Daniel Turner February 13, 2020 at 8:27 AM Congratulations Gershon on POTD. Exceptional write! Gershon Wolf February 13, 2020 at 1:26 PM Thank you so much, Daniel, and thank you for your support. Appreciated. ~ Gershon

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