Perception

To a kitten a shoe's a lethal weapon
   To a toddler, Dad is giant, awesome
To some folks spiders are just plain fearsome
     ~ Others think they're little bugs to step on
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Kiser Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Deep, true, goodone.
Laurie Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 4:27 PM
Hello Gershon … I can add a fly. We can swallow a large portion of acceptable food, but get a fly in our throat; we gag, cough, and splutter. It's how our minds work - thanks Gershon - Lindsay
Thompson Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 3:03 PM
Very perceptive my friend. It is quite astonishing how perceptions can change over time. Great write Gershon. Ron :)
Wolf Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 6:50 PM
My vision's blurred, my gait unsteady, and my head clousy these days, but I perceive that Ron Thompson has favored me with a comment. Let him know that I thank him if you would be so kind, sir. Thank you! Perception. Bah!... LOL. ~ Gershon
Lamoureux Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Yes and perceptions can change over time. Dads shrink as we grow and then they increase again when we have families of our own. I like your poem Gershon. Also thanks for your visit.
Wolf Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 1:54 PM
You've heard of the 'Incredible Shrinking Dad' then?! Thanks, Richard! Best wishes, Gershon
Somadas Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 11:08 PM
lol.. true...Perceptions are different.. That is why the world is so beautiful.. Lot of substance to think in just four lines.. Great..
Wolf Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 1:53 PM
As long as the substances are not 'controlled substances...of which I am in possession." LOL. ~ Jailbird Jack
Krutsinger Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 10:19 PM
Oh, no! I am thinking how much trouble you would have if you came to my house in October. I have a spider's web that is gorgeous between the house and the garage every October, and I let no one touch it! It is gorgeous after the rain!
Wolf Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 11:23 AM
The web can stay; the spider goes. LOL. Guess you can't have one without the other though... Thanks, Caren! :) Gershon
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