Spring Into Action

How much time does a man have
  Only as much as God gives him

So spring into action at the crack of dawn
  Then keep up the pace and the rhythm

You only live once, as we all realize
  Don't squander the time ~ Be wise
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Krutsinger Avatar
May 6, 2021 at 4:09 AM
sage advice in poetry form " Don't squander the time "
Dietrich Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 1:42 PM
Brief but awesome message. I really like this, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 5:17 PM
Thanks for your awesome comment, Andrea. :) gw
Leffanta Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 12:01 PM
Thanks to your God, man starts out as mud and ends up as dust. I am blown away! Aloha! Rico
Wolf Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 1:25 PM
I guess 'my God' sure knows how to 'get down and dirty.' lol. Thanks for the smiles, Rico. Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk, Acme Triple at your cervix, ~ Curly
Brewer Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 7:17 AM
You are right of course, Gershon; but sometimes I feel my spring has sprung!
Wolf Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 5:26 PM
Boing, boing. Join me for a trip to the 'spring repairman.' I usually need him after Fall and Winter. lol. Cheers, gw
Turner Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 6:05 AM
Sound advice, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 5:26 PM
Thanks, Daniel. :) gw
Mcintosh Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 5:35 AM
Once on earth, bur forever in heaven. God bless you always. Love, Gina
Gauthier Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 8:56 PM
Words of wisdom, Gershon ~
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