It's Always Personal

A poet writes to please himself

     ~ and succeeds when he touches you




              December 05, 2019
              FAVE Poetry Contest
             Sponsor: Line Gauthier
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Romios Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Gershon...I marvel at your writing, Panagiota Congrats
Wolf Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 10:43 PM
Thank you so much, good friend! :) gw
Iversen  Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 11:09 PM
Succinctly said, GW. Congrats-Peter
Wolf Avatar
December 20, 2019 at 1:01 PM
Thanks for noticing my placement, Peter, and for your kind words. Best wishes, Gershon
Na Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 12:46 AM
Congrats on your winning poem :)~ Gershon
Somadas Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 12:23 AM
Yes.. you said it right beautifully..
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2019 at 1:07 PM
Thank you, Jenish! :) gw
Macfarlane Avatar
December 7, 2019 at 11:28 AM
You succeed beautifully......excellent write! Hugs
Wolf Avatar
December 7, 2019 at 9:24 PM
Thanks for letting me know (that this touched you), Cecilia! Cheers, Gershon
Krutsinger Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 10:42 PM
It is always personal. RIGHT!
Wolf Avatar
December 7, 2019 at 9:23 PM
Sure seems to always be personal. Thanks, Caren. :) gw
Adams Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 6:38 PM
and you spell success G E R S H O N... because you touched the readers... to me that is the greatest gift, to touch others... hugs :)
Wolf Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 8:41 PM
I am just overwhelmed by your kindness and support, my friend. You've certainly made my evening and my week. Thank you so much. Warmest wishes, Gershon
Thompson Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 2:20 PM
You succeed in two lines what it takes me an hour to explain to others!! Nailed it Gershon!! Best regards...Ron :)
Wolf Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 4:31 PM
Oh, for heavens sake, Ron: These two lines took me almost two hours to pen! LOL. Thank you, my friend. Happy Thursday! ~ Gershon
Chiri Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 2:17 PM
So very clever and even that much more true!;)
Wolf Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Thank you for the lovely comment, Brenda. Smiles always, Gershon
Green Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 1:50 PM
You succeeded my friend. :)
Wolf Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 4:29 PM
Aw, much appreciated, Chris! Happy Thursday evening! ~ Gershon
Gentile Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 1:32 PM
This is awesome Gershon! I really loved it!
Wolf Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 4:29 PM
Hey, thank YOU for the awesome comment, Mike. Great to see your avatar. Season's best, Gershon
Sands Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 1:25 PM
Great one. I am always wanting to reach others. Well done Gershon :)
Wolf Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 4:28 PM
Thanks you so much for your support, my dear friend! :) gw
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