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Set In Cement

The man in a hurry does everything fast Make him slow down, his verve will not last The slowpoke takes his time, he's in no special rush Tell him 'Speed up,' and his spirit you'll crush Man's nature early on, in cement is set Nothing will change it, not even a threat

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Kathleen Austin

Date: 4/13/2021 2:43:00 PM

Wise words, Gershon. It's rare that one's nature changes. But it takes all sorts! Nice write.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/13/2021 3:23:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Kathleen, and for viewing my site. Here's to a Happy Tuesday evening! :) gw

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/13/2021 3:59:00 AM

We are given strengths Up to us to create our lives. Too much a closed mind As one who bucked the systems..a lot of joy in so doing, Not a speed bump! Pangie. I sent you mail early this a.m

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/13/2021 1:29:00 PM

I guess my message got lost in 'poetry.' Anyway, I meant to imply by 'early on' --- early in childhood. It seems that at age five, the basic personality is formed. One 'changes' his views and his mind after that a million times, but the basic character traits have already been implanted: A liar will remain so, as will a calm person, an honest one, or an angry one... ~ Sigmund Freud disciple

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/12/2021 8:19:00 PM

Yes, so much about us is set early in life. Well said, Gershon. Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/13/2021 3:24:00 PM

Those first five years are so, so critical, as most people realize (too late, of course) as they age. Thanks, Janice. :) gw