Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

He Kept His Own Counsel

Others found him cold, aloof
   a bit of a snob
He kept his own counsel
   had nary a friend
Seemed content with a life
   unengaged, to no clear end

Though his insides were churning
   through felt rejection
his embittered heart burning --
   Yet on his face not a trace
of his inner discernings
   of deep-buried yearnings

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Caren Krutsinger December 1, 2019 at 9:32 AM It is so true that sometimes the fear of rejection keeps us from living.

Quoth Theraven November 29, 2019 at 1:58 PM Gershon, This is an interesting poem on the human condition. What would Sigmund Freud say I wonder. -Richard Gershon Wolf November 29, 2019 at 3:27 PM Marvelous question, Richard! Seems to me Freud would have a field day with this character! Thanks, and Season's best, Gershon

Line Gauthier November 28, 2019 at 8:46 PM Good one, Gershon. Gershon Wolf November 28, 2019 at 9:59 PM Thanks for the support, Line. Cheers, Gershon