Gung-Ho

The newest student in class The just-hired employee The representative-elect The groom and bride-to-be All of them enthusiastic All of them gung-ho Within a few months or so Where does that spirit go?

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/20/2019 11:39:00 AM

Haha, this is so common of an occurrence; we can have the spirit of kings at their favorite sport and just a few downers later, it can be crushed. We must learn to strengthen our spirit so that we can continue to, "jump out of that box, despite the naysayers. Enjoyed.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/20/2019 12:57:00 PM

Perhaps one way to keep one's enthusiasm going is to change jobs every 6 weeks. LOL. Thanks, M.L. :) gw

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/19/2019 8:40:00 PM

G'day Gershon … witnessed this so many times. Once falling into the culture, one must follow or go - thank you Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 9:10:00 PM

That 'corporate culture,' so beloved of Company Top-dogs, is a spirit-killer, methinks. Thanks, Lindsay. Season's best, Gershon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/19/2019 1:01:00 PM

Peoople lose their spark after time, I suppose they get dragged down by the deadwood with the thought if they can't be bothered why should I. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 2:11:00 PM

I think your observations about deadwood and not being bothered are spot on, Tom! Thanks, Gershon

Ann Foster

Date: 12/19/2019 9:25:00 AM

Under the rug, down the drain, or just washed away in the rain... It needs to be held tightly too and kept well care of... Hugs. Love your write. So fun. Ann

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 2:10:00 PM

I think all of the above, Ann --- in regards to where the spirit goes. Thanks for the insights! Peace, Gershon

Bobby May

Date: 12/19/2019 5:09:00 AM

It's Computers it's made them lazy, well done GW

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 2:08:00 PM

Ha, ha! And I too am just 'AI' ~ Making all you poets lazy!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/19/2019 1:52:00 AM

Where does it go? Retroactive love in cold storage, baby. Lo!. Very keen, insightful poetry, Gershon! Love and best Hanukkah wishes.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 2:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Freddie, and Merry Xmas to you and yours! Peace and Joy, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/19/2019 1:22:00 AM

They probably showed too much enthusiasm, and got "knocked down a peg or two" - just a guess. Snicker. Snicker.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 2:05:00 PM

Ha! That's the way it works at work: Take that new guy/gal out to the shed (not for a lesson in woodworking either!). Show 'em the ropes! (Ouch! That burns!) Thanks, Gershon

Na Na

Date: 12/18/2019 10:53:00 PM

I`m Gung ho now hmmm could it be cause someone got impeached :)~ thanks for the poem Gershon. Nicely penned my friend

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/19/2019 2:04:00 PM

Cowabunga! Go, tiger! :) gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/18/2019 8:33:00 PM

I remember the day when "self motivation" was the big thing when interviewing for jobs. Those were the days.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/18/2019 10:15:00 PM

Ha, ha! Now we have the more informal, laid-back, 21st-century form, you know: selfie-motivated. How about that for progress?! … Thanks for the set-up on that one, Line! Smiles, Gershon