Home » Poems » Gershon Wolf » Kimo Therapy

Gershon Wolf | + Follow Poet |

Kimo Therapy

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Gershon Wolf.

At age 38, I found myself jobless, near-peniless, and near-hopeless. A great man asked me the questions in this poem --- How are your elbows? How are your wrists? How are your fingers? How are your fists? When I realized how healthy I was, I managed to get my life back on track in a hurry!

So, my friend, world got you down a bit, eh? Things just aren't going your way? ~ Well, how are your elbows? And how are your wrists? How are your fingers? How are your fists? --O.K., you say? Thought so! Have a nice day! It's all about perspective, sleepyhead Wake up! Quit your complaining! ~ Count your blessings instead!

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Wendy Watson

Date: 8/10/2018 3:29:00 AM

What a great thought to start the day with, Gershon. To count our blessings and make each day count. Thank you for the wonderful comments I woke up to this morning on the forum! I find your poetry inspirational and value such remarks. I shall however be keeping my Sphynx well away from your feral female femme fatale!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/10/2018 1:04:00 PM

Gosh, thank you so much for such an encouraging comment! Gives me hope! And no problem with keeping Sphynx away from my feral female... Best wishes, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/8/2018 11:01:00 PM

Reminds me of that saying "I was sad I had no shoes until I met a man with no feet" very sage advice here!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/9/2018 11:00:00 AM

Thank you for your instructive visit, Michelle! I'm glad you quoted that saying, as I'd forgotten all about it. It's always worthwhile keeping it in mind. Best wishes, Gershon

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/7/2018 10:18:00 PM

An awesome and powerful poem, Gershon.. inspiration was what you needed - at the time you needed it most. A great write. Best wishes for a win my friend.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/8/2018 2:11:00 PM

Bravo to you, my friend.. :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/8/2018 1:14:00 PM

You and the other Susan (Gentry) must be on the "Susan wavelength" or something. Both of you zeroed in so well on what transpired here. Bravo, Susan. ~ Gershon

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/7/2018 6:04:00 PM

Great advice. Sometimes somebody will say just the thing that will hit us at the right time. This happened to me, different words of course. What a gift he gave you and you are gifting us in this poem of few words that say so much. :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2018 7:44:00 PM

You really zeroed in on this one, Susan. It's exactly as you expressed it. Thanks for commenting. Very much appreciated! :) gw

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/7/2018 5:41:00 PM

this ROCKS!!!! (but oopsies if the person has a bad elbow, tendonitis and arthritic fingers)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2018 7:43:00 PM

I like that "oopsies," Andrea! It's just so "there," if you know what I mean. Do you have any more of those in your arsenal? If so, please sling them at me!!! :) gw

Virginia Waters

Date: 8/7/2018 4:48:00 PM

A friend well met and well timed wise question - inspiration for all! Good luck this one's a winner already.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2018 5:25:00 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Virginia, for your heartfelt comment. Best wishes always, Gershon

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/7/2018 4:28:00 PM

Great advice Gershon..love the message of proper perspective in life.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2018 4:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Vijay. Much appreciated! Best wishes, Gershon

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/7/2018 4:24:00 PM

don't know if this is true, but it's very good advice and definitely worth following. great poem, gershon...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2018 4:30:00 PM

Thank you for your generous praise, Ilene. … And it's 100% true, actually. Those 4 questions and the realization they engendered helped me turn my life around a long time ago. Best wishes, Gershon