Gershon Wolf Poet Light Verse

Spinning Top - Winged Vehicle

Hear ye, hear ye: Listen to my timeless presentation
If you'd like to conquer anger, irritation, or vexation.

My name is Emerson, Ralph Waldo if you please,
I founded Transcedentalism, creating a fresh breeze
Which elevates and fortifies an individual's will and spirit,
To withstand provocations intended expressly to smear it.

The vehicle is simple, a child's plaything:
A spinning top designed to give us a wing,
To raise us above petty squabbles and strife,
Bringing peace to the world, enriching life.

The top has four sides, each with a letter,
Symbolic of strategies to help us to better
Withstand darts and arrow aimed by others at us
As we keep our own counsel: Discuss---never cuss.

Spin the top as fast as you can,
Wait eagerly to see where it lands;
If 'B' is face up, it means 'Breath:'
So 'Take a Deep Breath;'
Exhale -- Anger's died an angelic death!

Spin you magic top again:
If it lands on 'S,'
Smile your widest smile,
Grin your jolliest grin:
Now there's no way at all for irritation to seep in!

Once more twist your top;
Watch it land on 'C.'
'Count to 100,' then wait and see:
From vexation you'll flee;
You'll feel only glee!

The last side the top can land on is 'L.'
'L' stands for 'Loss' -- Compare it with 'Gain:'
You Anger will only land you in Trouble again,
Whereas Peace and Tranquility win the day,
Providing adults much-needed opportunity for play.

Now I know our tops are not cheap,
They're priced pretty high;
But what matters money
When you soar to the sky?

      February 28, 2018

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Caren Krutsinger February 28, 2018 at 12:33 PM I am a huge fan of Zig Ziglar, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This poem made me think of both authors, two of my favorites. "To raises us above petty squabbles and strife, bringing peace to the world, enriching life," is exactly what we should all strive for. One of my favorite poems. Thank you! Well written, and so heartfelt. Gershon Wolf February 28, 2018 at 12:43 PM Thank you for your kind words, Caren! I saw the same quote from Emerson yesterday, which was part of the inspiration for the poem. (Most was provided by Kim Rodriguez' contest, of course)...Zig Ziglar -- I read his stuff 'back in the day' myself. Helped me a lot...B4 I forget, check your soup mail inbox!...Thank you for checking my site, and for your encouragement and support! :) Gershon