Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Late Night 'n Youthful Futility

  
     Those of a religious inclination 
       tell me that ‘this world’ is pure illusion
     That ‘Truth’ resides in the Heavenly Station
       though it is they who dwell deep in the grips of delusion

     You see, Truth is based on individual perception
       which differs from one wo/man to their fellow
     Of this they seem to have zero conception
        at least by the way they bellow – 

     that I deny the existence of objectivity
        which, while true, is nothing new
     Philosophers from time immemorial speak of subjectivity 
        If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it – on this they chew 

     Whew! Here I am in my advanced senility
        reverting to long-ago ~ late-night discussions of youthful futility

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Regina Elliott February 3, 2026 at 10:26 AM Hi Gershon, religious discussions can at times, get contentious. One time my youthful religion conversation with my Jewish friend was more mature and accepting than a lot of older adults’ conversations on the touchy subject. I was born and raised Catholic and I found her Judaism fascinating, and still do. Blessings :))))

John Lawless February 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM I have asked many a fallen tree if it was them shouting in the night... Gershon Wolf February 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM I'll bet you have. lol. ~ Tree-hoser