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Humility Is Not Inferiority

Humility is not Inferiority
      concluding, 'Woe is me!' 

   Open your heart's eye wide to see
      What can I do ~ Where is my opportunity

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Valsa George

Date: 6/25/2023 5:03:00 AM

We should find opportunities to give cheer to others instead of focussing only on our priorities . Only people of humility can think in that line. Congratulations Gershon on your POTD, dear Gershon. I know it is belated.

David Fisher

Date: 6/19/2023 5:34:00 PM

I'm glad I saw this as POTD, and well done! Opportunity knocks more than a woodpecker.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2023 6:49:00 PM

Heh, heh. Great analogy, David! ~ Woody

Susan Lawrence

Date: 6/18/2023 4:41:00 PM

Love this Gershon ! Your words resonate with me . What can I do ~ Where is my opportunity. We are capable of giving so much . Belated congratulations on POTD. Susan :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/18/2023 7:22:00 PM

It's a 'Yes, We Can!' with Obama off of our backs now. lol. Thank you, Susan! :) gw

Robert Gorelick

Date: 6/18/2023 4:05:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD! True humility is the key to an open mind, open heart, and personal growth. I have true humility and I've always been proud! Robert

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/18/2023 11:48:00 AM

Not all things are meant for us (thou shalt not covet) time, places, people, things. What are we to do…ask the Lord…you will find your blessing there!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/18/2023 9:55:00 AM

This poem is very much as you as I know you. You are what you say. Congratulations Gershon, Well done. Panagiota xx

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 6/17/2023 11:55:00 PM

W0W! Gershon, Congratulations and Tribulations on P oets O bserving T he D eserving Huzzah.

Deb M

Date: 6/17/2023 11:07:00 PM

Positive all the way BB just like you!! Lovely to see your name up in lights!! Congratulations on a well deserved POTD!!….Debx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/17/2023 8:41:00 PM

Humility is the exact opposite of haughtiness. Yes, there's always an opportunity to be humble, tender and kind. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. Your words are deep, powerful and they hold so much truth. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:50:00 PM

Your comments are always so sweet, yet simultaneously powerful, Brandy -- indicative of she who writes them. Thank you so much. Light and Joy, Gershon

Arlo Parker

Date: 6/17/2023 8:29:00 PM

POTD kudos, GW. Nice guys finish first! ;o)

Arlo Parker
Date: 6/20/2023 7:56:00 PM

Willie Mays' manager and Laraine Day's hubs.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:51:00 PM

Now that's a nice take on the old saying!! Glad to know I'm not Leo Durocherer, if you remember that baseball icon, (who said 'Nice guys finish last!')

J. Summers

Date: 6/17/2023 3:55:00 PM

Congratulations on you POTD. Great words. John

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:51:00 PM

Thank you for noticing this one, John. Happy June to you!

Michael Tor

Date: 6/17/2023 12:58:00 PM

Great advice my friend, and Team Poetry Soup recognized these clever words of yours. As always your wit and good sense gets recognize by all who read. A big Congratulations to you my friend for receiving such a High Honor of POTD. Enjoy your day and savor your win over the weekend. God bless you...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:53:00 PM

What's funny, Michael, is that my last two POTD's have come on Saturday. Now that's the Jewish Sabbath. Today, the Sabbath was over at 9:10 p.m. Chicago time... So I didn't even know about this until 10:00 p.m. or so. Murphy's law, I guess. Thank you for all of your support!! :) Gershon

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/17/2023 12:00:00 PM

Humility is being humble, lowly and holy, a wonderful way to be. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day Gershon. Well done! Belle

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:54:00 PM

Glad that this one rang the Belle. Thank you so much, my friend! Peace, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/17/2023 11:23:00 AM

Hello Gershon, Congrats on POTD. I agree with you. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/20/2023 10:40:00 AM

Hello Gershon, You are welcome. I did have a nice weekend. I hope you did to. Enjoy your day my friend./Darlene\

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:54:00 PM

Appreciate your support, Darlene. Happy weekend! :) Gershon

Jim Slaughter

Date: 6/17/2023 11:20:00 AM

Congrats on POTD, G. You've certainly taken the "opportunity" to show that a good wordsmith doesn't need a big pot to pith in.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:56:00 PM

Ha, ha, ha, ha! Very clever, Sir. I know you meanth every word, Thir. ~ Gotha go fix my tees now...

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/17/2023 10:44:00 AM

Give in life and watch the bountiful fruited return. Far too many do not know that is truth. Good deeds bring blessings from the almighty without fail. A fav... God bless.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:57:00 PM

Thank you Robert. I truly appreciate the FAVE. Always an honor for me. Blessings and bounty, Gershon

R J. Elless

Date: 6/17/2023 10:25:00 AM

Gershshon, You are Rolling Down hill. Lov the meaning. Step up or don't. Kindness is not weakness. Congrats on your POTD. Have a Great Day.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:57:00 PM

R.J., I'm relieved you've let me 'roll down hill.' I've found it very difficult, if not impossible, to roll up hill. ~ Roly-poly

Brandy Nicole
Date: 6/17/2023 8:36:00 PM

Exactly ! "Kindness is not Weakness." Beautifully stated, holding so much truth. :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/17/2023 9:30:00 AM

Yes, look for your opportunity, wise words, a very deserved potd, gw, congratulations!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:58:00 PM

Michelle, always happy to see your avatar pop up. Happy Spring and Summer to you and David! ~ gw

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/17/2023 8:52:00 AM

Kudos on your POTD achievement, Gershon! Your words are a testament to your wisdom.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 8:59:00 PM

Sotto, very humbling what you wrote. Appreciated. :) Gershon

Bill Baker

Date: 6/17/2023 7:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. Gershon! Very wise words my friend. The world will always want to take advantage of you, but it's worth it to know that you're doing life the right way. Enjoy your day of recognition. Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 9:00:00 PM

Appreciate your comment and insights, Bill. Perhaps the world tries to take advantage, but when looking for the good in things, I just can't seem to see that it does. Hope and Faith, Gershon

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/17/2023 7:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Few words with much said. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away..................

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 9:00:00 PM

Let us all write away ... right away! Thanks, Paula!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/17/2023 7:10:00 AM

Wisdom from the wise :) Congratulations gw!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 9:00:00 PM

Whoot, Whoot? said the wise owl.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 6/17/2023 6:52:00 AM

Warm congratulations on your honour of POTD, Dear Gershon. A few words, only a few words are necessary to convey a great thought - wonderfully done! BW ~ Mala

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 9:01:00 PM

Mala, appreciate your inspirational comment and your support. Light and Illumination, Gershon

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/17/2023 6:07:00 AM

Lovely words of truth Gershon and so worthy of POTD, congratulations!!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2023 9:02:00 PM

Mike, always a pleasure to see your avatar, 'cos you know how my mind works --- Why, you even acknowledge that it does work... Let me give you my boss' phone #. I need an endorsement badly. Her married name is Mrs. Wolf. Lol.