Premiere Contest WinnerStairway To Heaven

Heaven's what you make

  of it, HERE --

    right here on this Earth


        July 17, 2019
Magicicada 13 Words to Live by
        Poetry Contest 
  Sponsor: Maureen McGreavy
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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 5:41 PM
Hello Gershon Wolf, I do believe this. Enjoy your evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 22, 2020 at 1:15 PM
Hello Gershon Wolf, You are welcome. Best to you as well. I do believe this. Enjoy your day my friend.
Wolf Avatar
May 21, 2020 at 7:47 PM
Gosh! Thanks for digging so far back to find this one, Darlene! Appreciated. Best always, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 6:59 PM
A huge congratulations, Gershon! Way to go to the top!
Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 7:28 PM
Thank you so much for noticing. Appreciated. :) gw
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 24, 2019 at 12:06 AM
I am so happy to see you win the Trophy for this wonderful poem Gershon! Big Congratulations! : ) xxoo
Wolf Avatar
July 24, 2019 at 9:35 AM
And I thank you so much for noticing, Connie. Appreciate your congrats. ~ gw
Mcgee Avatar
July 23, 2019 at 3:35 PM
In simplicity we find everything. Wonderful words Gershon. Congratulations on your top finish.
Wolf Avatar
July 23, 2019 at 6:33 PM
Thank you so much for the congrats, Jeanne. :) gw
Kiser Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 8:31 AM
Beautifully penned and congratulations!
Wolf Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 12:24 PM
Thank you, M.L.
Agustin Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 2:33 AM
Wow! Congrats. Thanks for sharing your poetic talent, as well as prudent advice. God bless you.
Wolf Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 12:24 PM
Beata, thank you for your visit and your encouragement. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon
Callus Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 1:43 AM
The ladder to heaven rests on this earth! Congratulations on your fine win, Gershon. Regards // paul
Wolf Avatar
July 22, 2019 at 12:24 PM
Right, you are, Paul! Our feet need to be firmly planted on the ground here, in order for our souls to ascend. Thanks for the insight. Best wishes, Gershon
Adams Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 6:10 PM
Beautifully penned...the here and now is what matters at this moment....well done, congrats on your big win :) hugs
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 6:22 PM
Thank you for your feedback and congrats, Sandra. Appreciated. :) gw
Y. Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Hi Gershon, Congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 5:20 PM
Appreciated, Alexis. :) gw
Kitchin Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Very wise advice, congratulations on your trophy win!
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 5:20 PM
Thanks for noticing and for your kind words, Tania. Best wishes, gw
Gilmour Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 2:24 PM
Many congrats Gershon on your trophy win with these splendid words of wisdom! Kindest thoughts Ann xx
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 2:27 PM
Thank you, Ann. And congrats to you too! Best wishes, Gershon
Awtry Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 2:17 PM
Amen! And congratulations on your trophy-win!
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 2:26 PM
Thanks a lot. Always great to hear from you. :) gw
Blodgett Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Bona fide and so very true!! Well Said and enjoyed. Congrats! Lonna
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 2:26 PM
Thank you, Lonna, and congrats to you on your win in the contest as well! Best wishes, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 2:05 PM
Back with well deserved congrats, Gershon. See you on that stairway... but not for a while indeed. Too much to do till then.
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 2:10 PM
Absolutely right! Way to much to do until you and I get on that stairway! Thanks for making time for the congrats, Line. Appreciated. :) gw
Canerdy Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 1:08 PM
Yes, attitude on Earth is important. Then--of course--there the real Heaven! CONGRATS, Gershon! Janice
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2019 at 1:17 PM
Janice, thank you so much... And congrats to you on YOUR trophy win as well. Best wishes, Gershon
Proxenos Avatar
July 19, 2019 at 10:08 AM
Hi Gershon, Yes it seems poetry soup members are attuned and wired up invisibly! Nice poem, very similar to mine - great minds think alike!!! Hugs, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
July 19, 2019 at 2:17 PM
It is so similar, isn't it?! And if you attribute this to 'great minds,' who am I to argue with a great mind?! LOL. Best wishes, gw
Y. Avatar
July 18, 2019 at 12:56 PM
Hi Gershon, I agree, attitude is key. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Wolf Avatar
July 18, 2019 at 2:13 PM
Thank you so much for the positivity and your good wishes, Alexis. :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
July 17, 2019 at 8:25 PM
Absolutely agree, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
July 18, 2019 at 8:59 AM
Alright. Hope to see you on that stairway --- but not for a long, long time! :) gw
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