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An attempt to render in verse the timeless message in 'Ethics of the Fathers.' 4:15

The Depth of Your Reach

Be especially careful, you who would teach
  Observe well the depth of your reach

A moment's slip, imperceptible, on your part
  Rends the fabric of a pupil's heart

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Jennifer Proxenos

May 25, 2019 at 2:22 AM

A fave. my dear friend for if we don't use our head to teach and reach the young, what are we influencing and creating for their future, level headedness required always - that means that counts me out as a teacher LOL! Hugs and blessings, Jenny.

Gershon Wolf

May 25, 2019 at 11:03 PM

Oh, c'mon! You certainly appear to be 'on the level' to me! LOL. Greatly appreciate you FAV-ing this little epigram. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Chaim Wilson

May 24, 2019 at 5:17 PM

We're on the same Tsunami! Keep Tenufah (Waving), Chaim

Gershon Wolf

May 24, 2019 at 5:26 PM

Thanks for the comment and the chuckle, my friend! … In a similar vein, an American-Israeli friend of mine once told a Sabra, 'Bo, Na-tsur,' and he thought he'd said, "Let's rock!"... At any rate, I honestly don't know how you'd say 'on the same wave length' in Hebrew, but...whatever... :):):)

Susan Ashley

May 24, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Your insightful and potent pen strikes again, dear poet. A thoughtful and sensitive piece so tenderly expressed. Wondrous poetry, Gershon. Warmest wishes always, my dear friend in Chic-Awe-go.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley

May 24, 2019 at 5:49 PM

Oh, I love ‘connect the dots. Lol! Sorry, my creative friend.. I should have capitalized and hyphenated Chicago to alleviate any confusion:)) I have re-edited for the better!

Gershon Wolf

May 24, 2019 at 5:19 PM

Susan, you have uploaded newfound humor to your perspicacious pen: As I viewed your comment, I was wondering, 'What the H is ch ic Awe go.' The Soup 'editor' spli the ch and the ic, putting them on separate lines, and I didn't connect the dots at first. A humorous interlude for me...Thank you for your too-generous evaluation of this, my meager effort. Warmest Wishes Always, Gershon

Jan Allison

May 24, 2019 at 4:34 PM

oh so true GW am adding this gem to my faves, a teacher can make a lifelong impression on a student:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

May 24, 2019 at 5:33 PM

Jan, I am greatly honored by your FAV-ing this, my effort to capture the wisdom of the Ancient Israelite Sages in English. Blessings to you; Healing to your husband. Only good tidings for both of you! :) gw

An attempt to render in verse the timeless message in 'Ethics of the Fathers.' 4:15

The Depth of Your Reach

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