Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Motivation Meets a Mountain

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    Motivation meets a mountain
        climbs it up halfway

    But stops to gauge its future
        if danger ahead lays

    Will Motivation ever reach the top
        after coming to a stop

    Raise your hand if you think so
        ~ only two thumbs up means N-O!

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David Crandall November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM Motivation and a mountain...hmm, sounds like an even match...OK, I'll raise my hand.

sara Etgen-Baker November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM two thumbs up--and a great metaphor

Yann Rolland November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM don't get enough when younger, encouragements are so precious for me, a very "challenging" poem, thanks poet Gershon Wolf November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM Yes, I hear, Yann. I too was not encouraged --- only criticized and discouraged. Never did get completely over the fears that I developed. Oh, well...

Line Gauthier November 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM lol ~ a wonderful lesson, particularly love the "~ only two thumbs up means N-O!" because it reminds me of the encouragement we give to people though we don't believe in their venture. But the whole poem is a wonderful metaphor. Gershon Wolf November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM Why, thank you so much, Line! My other eight thumbs were out of town, btw. ~ Afu Hand Ed

Jenish Somadas November 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM Witty and philosophical ... Gershon, you’ve done it again! Your brilliance really shines through...

Karen Jones November 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM The title drew me in! Love it! Your wit is golden Gershon!