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Pulse Pounding

You know that feeling? Pulse pounding; heart thumping Legs of rubber; knees of jello Sweat drips from your forehead Springs gush from the palms of your hands... Will you measure up? You'll have to -- Can't afford to fail again Not on the first day Of the rest of your life...

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/13/2019 10:16:00 PM

You really capture the anxiety one feels!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/14/2019 12:53:00 PM

Thanks for the encouragement, Kim...And now that I've captured the anxiety, it is incumbent upon me to release it! :) gw

Eve Roper

Date: 3/12/2019 4:04:00 PM

The only time I really felt that way was when ?... Gerson .. Hugs Eve ~`*

Eve Roper
Date: 3/15/2019 9:13:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/14/2019 12:52:00 PM

Oh, I'm so sorry that I didn't pick that up in your comment... May your husband's memory be for a blessing, and may you know only joy and happiness in life from this year and going forward, Eve! :) gw

Eve Roper
Date: 3/14/2019 11:00:00 AM

I meant to say when my husband passed

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/12/2019 6:08:00 PM

OK. Better not to have felt that way, actually. Poetry hugs, Gershon

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/12/2019 2:33:00 PM

what positive energy i'm getting from your work, gershon... greeat job... soupie you soon; just busy my friend....huggs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/12/2019 6:07:00 PM

Thanks for the positive review and comment as well, nette! Best wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/12/2019 6:10:00 AM

Ah, optimistic, and so philosophically sound!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/12/2019 1:02:00 PM

Thanks for the support and the encouragement, Caren. And even Philo was happy with this one! :) gw

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 3/12/2019 12:42:00 AM

"Not on the first day of the rest of your life" ... A familiar feeling left voiced straight from your pen.. wonderful Gershon :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/12/2019 1:00:00 PM

Wow. You're right, Swetha. I unbent my pen 'special' to write this one. :) gw

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/11/2019 9:56:00 PM

Bravo. Awesome, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/11/2019 10:13:00 PM

High praise, indeed, Line. Thank you so much. You've got my 'pulse pounding!' (soupmail). ~ Gershon

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 3/11/2019 6:29:00 PM

Oh, is THAT what that is! And why it happens every day since every day is the first day!!!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/11/2019 9:30:00 PM

Exactly -- every day is the first day. Congratulations on your birth!!! Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/11/2019 5:44:00 PM

Oh yes, that, feeling. x

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/11/2019 9:29:00 PM

Admittedly, some days I can do without (that feeling). :) gw

W.A. Cholt

Date: 3/11/2019 5:31:00 PM

I think we all know that feeling. And you've captured it perfectly.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/11/2019 9:28:00 PM

I'm blushing at your comment. Is it possible that I/my little poem is even partially worthy of your compliment. Thank you so much! Best wishes, Gershon

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/11/2019 5:18:00 PM

I do know the feeling... enjoyed your little gem. BG

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/11/2019 9:27:00 PM

Yes, indeed---an unforgettable daily experience with some in my family... Thank you for your kind comment, BG! ~ gw