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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

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2019

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Susan Ashley Date: 5/14/2019 8:05:00 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 Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 5/14/2019 8:40:00 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 Date: 5/14/2019 8:14:00 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 Date: 5/14/2019 1:17:00 PM POTD Panagiota Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 5/14/2019 1:26:00 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 Date: 5/14/2019 7:35:00 AM Yey! "fav". Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 5/14/2019 1:24:00 PM Oooooooh! Thank YOU! :) :)

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 5/14/2019 7:04:00 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 :) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 5/14/2019 1:24:00 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 Date: 5/13/2019 10:10:00 PM Existential thoughts command Gershon. I feel the soul has its dwelling place within the heart. Very thought provoking my friend! : ) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 5/14/2019 1:22:00 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 Date: 5/13/2019 9:57:00 PM Well said! :) xomo Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 5/14/2019 1:20:00 PM This from you tells me that I have succeeded. Best always, gw