Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

The Best Years of Our Lives

     
          Our aches and pains an endless drain
             Life a war ‘gainst stress and strain

          Seeing us so pitiful, friends condescend
             Our response defensive, we miscomprehend

          For they just don’t know what to do 
             facing a stranger they now misconstrue

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Kim Rodrigues February 17, 2026 at 6:58 PM Life is hard to figure out at times. Try not to take offense, pursue love of mankind, stand up for justice, love God above all. True, sometimes we don’t know what to say or do. Hugs

David Crandall February 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM hmm,..., I guess times of stress and strain, can increase the chances of unfortunate miscommunications. I think I can relate to that.

Yann Rolland February 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM i flee all stress, since i am young, don't bear it, don't handle excellent sharing Gershon Wolf February 16, 2026 at 7:58 PM You flee all stress? Amazing. You are young, so you can outrun it. lol.

Heidi Sands February 16, 2026 at 5:13 AM Yes..life can feel like a war against stress and strain. Excellent insightful poem how others can see us or things misconstrued. Well done. :) Gershon Wolf February 16, 2026 at 7:59 PM TYSM, Heidi. :) gw

Karen Jones February 16, 2026 at 1:29 AM To me this speaks of aging and changes we go through. Time breaks us down outside but we fight to keep ourselves young at heart if we are smart. Did I read this wrong? Good engaging writing Gershon! Karen Jones February 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM Whew…sigh of relief lol! Gershon Wolf February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM You got it right, young lady. Way to go. ... I'd hate to have to say that I wronged you ~ Gershon