Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Life's In the Mind

The Life of the Mind is extolled by Professors   
   Though when they think, they just guess or 
      perhaps idly chatter

There are some who won't use their brawn
   And 'brainiacs' who won't mow the lawn

Others say 'they'll work with their Hands'
   as if hands are not directed by the Mind of Man

All this, so far's neither here nor there
   Here's what I assure you
   Presuming you care
      Reality is WHAT you perceive it to be
      Perception's HOW you see it, subjectively 

               Life's In the Mind
               'Tis the Mind makes it live
                 That is the Truth
                 Which Experience Gives

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Susan Ashley May 14, 2019 at 8:05 PM Oh, I love the eloquent expression of your perspective, Gershon. 'Some folk say they work with their Hands /as if the hands are not directed by the Mind of Man' - Ingenious! A beautifully thought-provoking piece. Warmest wishes always my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Susan Ashley May 14, 2019 at 8:40 PM You are the very essence of sweetness, my friend. I wish I could comment on your wondrous poetry much more often, but unfortunately, the busy-ness of life these days, keeps me from spending as much time as I'd like partaking of the shining poetic gems here :( Gershon Wolf May 14, 2019 at 8:14 PM Susan, a comment from you two days in a row is an event to treasure forever. Your warm words comfort me in the cool of the evening. Blessings, my friend, Eternal Joy ~ Gershon

Panagiota Romios May 14, 2019 at 1:17 PM POTD Panagiota Gershon Wolf May 14, 2019 at 1:26 PM Well, Like I always say, I don't write for contests or anything. But I sure do appreciate your enthusiasm and support for this one, Panagiota!

M. L. Kiser May 14, 2019 at 7:35 AM Yey! "fav". Gershon Wolf May 14, 2019 at 1:24 PM Oooooooh! Thank YOU! :) :)

Swetha Vangaveti May 14, 2019 at 7:04 AM "Some folk say they work with their Hands as if the hands are not directed by the Mind of Man"... I loved these lines specially. Great write :) Gershon Wolf May 14, 2019 at 1:24 PM Right! Do these folks think that their Mind and Body are separate? LOL. How could that be? Thanks for your viewpoint, Swetha! :) gw

Connie Marcum Wong May 13, 2019 at 10:10 PM Existential thoughts command Gershon. I feel the soul has its dwelling place within the heart. Very thought provoking my friend! : ) Gershon Wolf May 14, 2019 at 1:22 PM Thank you, Connie. Glad that your thoughts were provoked by this idea (that the Life Is the Mind). Best wishes, gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 13, 2019 at 9:57 PM Well said! :) xomo Gershon Wolf May 14, 2019 at 1:20 PM This from you tells me that I have succeeded. Best always, gw