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Mighty As Mountains

Two sets of three words each Each sets forces in motion Mighty as mountains, vast as the ocean The first set, "I give up" All momentum it quells The future, disrupts The other, "I love you" Walks you out on a limb Your destiny magical; alternatively, grim Utter these three words with the utmost care Never with a wing; always with a prayer

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 3/7/2021 7:13:00 AM

Title is like an explanation point to the wisdom in your poem. The flow is lovely. Enjoyed reading this :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/6/2021 2:05:00 PM

Got some good thoughts penned in this one. Sara

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/6/2021 8:26:00 AM

Gershon, 'Mighty as Mountains' you named it. Two sentences tht strip away the armor, and lay bare a soul. Aptly named poem. Oh, and a Fave. -Richard

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/5/2021 5:20:00 PM

Well said!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/5/2021 4:48:00 PM

Lol...those final lines. Pangie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/6/2021 7:41:00 PM

Hey, thanks for the comment, Pangie. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend. Peace, Gershon

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/5/2021 2:18:00 PM

Well said, my friend. I'd say one must be really careful about walking out on that limb. Before we were married, I told my wife if I ever tell you "I love you" it will be a proposal. Well, in a moment of rapture, I said it, and she immediately said, "I will!" I said, "Will what?" Shortly after, we got married! Nice poem.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/6/2021 7:10:00 PM

Thanks for the true story there, Milt. You've certainly experienced the impact of those thee little words (I.l.y.) firsthand!! Remember never to say 'I give up' to your wife. Sounds like a recipe for disaster -- whereas the other three words were the recipe for the best part of life! Thanks again for this (for me) confidence-booster. Take good care, Gershon