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?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kiser Avatar
December 20, 2019 at 11:39 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.
Wolf Avatar
December 20, 2019 at 12:57 PM
Perhaps one way to keep one's enthusiasm going is to change jobs every 6 weeks. LOL. Thanks, M.L. :) gw
Laurie Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 8:40 PM
G'day Gershon … witnessed this so many times. Once falling into the culture, one must follow or go - thank you Gershon - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 9:10 PM
That 'corporate culture,' so beloved of Company Top-dogs, is a spirit-killer, methinks. Thanks, Lindsay. Season's best, Gershon
Cunningham Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 1:01 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
Wolf Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 2:11 PM
I think your observations about deadwood and not being bothered are spot on, Tom! Thanks, Gershon
Foster Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 9:25 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
Wolf Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 2:10 PM
I think all of the above, Ann --- in regards to where the spirit goes. Thanks for the insights! Peace, Gershon
May Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 5:09 AM
It's Computers it's made them lazy, well done GW
Wolf Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Ha, ha! And I too am just 'AI' ~ Making all you poets lazy!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 1:52 AM
Where does it go? Retroactive love in cold storage, baby. Lo!. Very keen, insightful poetry, Gershon! Love and best Hanukkah wishes.
Wolf Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 2:06 PM
Thank you so much, Freddie, and Merry Xmas to you and yours! Peace and Joy, Gershon
Krutsinger Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 1:22 AM
They probably showed too much enthusiasm, and got "knocked down a peg or two" - just a guess. Snicker. Snicker.
Wolf Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 2:05 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 Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 10:53 PM
I`m Gung ho now hmmm could it be cause someone got impeached :)~ thanks for the poem Gershon. Nicely penned my friend
Wolf Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Cowabunga! Go, tiger! :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 8:33 PM
I remember the day when "self motivation" was the big thing when interviewing for jobs. Those were the days.
Wolf Avatar
December 18, 2019 at 10:15 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
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