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In Failure Lies Success

In failure lies success, so scratch that itch ~
 
  left unscratched, 'twill forever tug and twitch 



   Your Best Rhyming Couplet #2 Contest
           Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins

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Kenneth Cheney

October 13, 2021 at 2:14 PM

I must be super successful, due to my many, many failures.

Connie Marcum Wong

October 7, 2021 at 2:32 PM

This made me smile Gershon. Congratulations on your wonderful win on this short list! Blessings xxoo

Gershon Wolf

October 8, 2021 at 8:06 AM

Thank you so much for noticing and making time to comment, Connie. Healing and Hope, gw

Mike Gentile

October 7, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Great poem, wise words GW! Congratulations on your win!!

Gershon Wolf

October 8, 2021 at 8:10 AM

Thanks for noticing, Mike. Peace and Serenity to you, Gershon

Ann Peck

October 7, 2021 at 11:21 AM

Tis true! I think I'll put your wonderful couplet where I can read it daily. Congratulations on your win!

Gershon Wolf

October 8, 2021 at 8:13 AM

Thank you for the compliment, Ann. Much appreciated. Happy Friday, Gershon

Paula Goldsmith

October 7, 2021 at 9:39 AM

Congratulations on your win. A creative write. I love this one. It is so true. Did you add it to your Quotes???? Have a blessed day with your win...............

Gershon Wolf

October 8, 2021 at 8:16 AM

Thanks for the love on this one, Paula. Happy Friday to you! ~ Gershon

Alexis Y.

October 6, 2021 at 6:17 PM

Wow! Gershon, These lines are good. Not only did, but true. Congrats on your win; it was well deserved. Have a great evening;-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf

October 6, 2021 at 8:18 PM

Appreciate your kind words, Alexis. Thank you so much. Joy forever, Gershon

Francis J Grasso

October 6, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Congratulations on you win with these great lines, Gershon... .Fran

Gershon Wolf

October 6, 2021 at 8:17 PM

Appreciate your support, Francis. And congrats too you on your win too! Light and Luster, Gershon

Constance La France

October 6, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Gershon, congratulations on your win in Milt's Rhyming Couplet Contest, well done ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Michelle Faulkner

October 6, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Wow, great lines, gw, will scratch my mind for a long time! Congrats on your win~

Gershon Wolf

October 8, 2021 at 8:20 AM

Thanks for noticing my win, Michelle. Happy Friday, Gershon

Jan Allison

October 6, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Good one GW, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

James Marshall Goff

October 6, 2021 at 9:44 AM

Gershon, such satisfaction, relentlessly pursued by talented poets such as yourself, is truly a gift to us all!

Gershon Wolf

October 6, 2021 at 8:12 PM

James, that's high praise from the #1 winner of Milt's contest himself. Congrats to you!! Happiness and Joy, Gershon

Sam Kauffman

October 6, 2021 at 9:37 AM

Gershon! Congratulations on your win. You are so right! We can either wallow in our failures or let them be lessons for future success. Sending you blessings!

Gershon Wolf

October 6, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Sam, thanks for the enthusiasm. Appreciate you noticing my placement in the contest. Light and Joy, Gershon

L Milton Hankins

October 6, 2021 at 9:20 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, GW! Tickled pink when I saw your name on the winner's list. Your poem rose to #4 on the list, and I think that's really super out of fifty entries.

Gershon Wolf

October 6, 2021 at 9:36 AM

I'm tickled pink too, Milt. Really appreciate your generous evaluation of my effort, and thanks for sponsoring a great contest! Kudos, Gershon