Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Flip the Switch

You say your feet hurt?
   So, how're your hands?
   --They're fine
That's right... They're fine
   ~ Flip the switch

You say work is demanding?
   So, how's the pay?
   --Pretty good
That's right... Ppretty good
   ~ Flip the switch

You say your kids don't call enough?
   Do they text every day?
   --Multiple times.  How wonderful
Multiple times a day... That's wonderful

You're not disabled; you're healthy and able
   You've so much food, leftovers fill your table
You've got adorable kids and a wonderful wife
   You've so much to be thankful for in life

When to complain, you get the itch
   ~ Flip the switch

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M. L. Kiser March 10, 2019 at 12:37 AM Wow, you're getting really clever with these; I think you're on a roll here.

Michelle Faulkner March 9, 2019 at 2:24 PM It is so true to look at your blessings and what you have, (half full glass and all that), great poem! (Soupmail - which, by accident, actually relates to this topic!) Gershon Wolf March 9, 2019 at 9:09 PM Correctimundo, Michelle! (and now I'm headed to soupmail). Blessings, Gershon

P.S. Awtry March 8, 2019 at 1:21 PM Good advice! Gershon Wolf March 9, 2019 at 9:08 PM Thanks, P.S. I'm trying my best! :) gw

Alexis Y. March 8, 2019 at 1:03 PM Hi Gershon, I like the message in this poem. At end of the day , does do "us" any good? So why complain in the first place. Besides most of the things we complain is "small" compared to things you mentioned in your poem. Excellent job:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf March 9, 2019 at 9:07 PM Great point, Alexis! When we step back and put our complaints in perspective, we realize how petty we can be in the grand scheme of things. Better to appreciate what we've got and be happy for what others achieve! :) gw

Line Gauthier March 8, 2019 at 11:03 AM Absolutely, Gershon. It's all about perspective and gratitude. Great poem. Gershon Wolf March 9, 2019 at 9:06 PM 'Positively' spot-on comment, Line. Thank you for your support, as always. Gratefully yours, Gersho