Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

The Journey of Man's Soul

     God signs off on His handiwork
        releases into the world a human soul
     First inside the womb and then outside
        that soul begins to unfold  

     For mankind yearns to be free, free of direction
         ignores all instruction as its sets sail
     Free of direction and of directions
         Freedom the goal, man’s Holy Grail   

     With good luck comes wonder
         at creation, at a cosmos so awesome
     Though the journey leads, inevitably, 
         to frustration, disappointment, unripened blossoms… 

     Then the cruelest blow when eventually
         the unfolding process reverses
      The ramrod-straight frame 
         folding in on itself as it rehearses

      its return to its Maker, Who delivered it here
         Who lets man search vainly for freedom 
          and come up empty year after year
             ~ for only His Truth makes everything clear

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Bill Baker July 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM Amen again, gw. Every time man decides to do it his / our way, everything gets worse. Just accept the Love of God for God's sake and our sake. Write On! my friend. BB

sara Etgen-Baker July 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM thought-provoking and profound words. The last line speaks volumes about wisdom. This line resonated with me: Freedom the goal, man’s Holy Grail Insightful poem. Have to fave it. Have a good evening, Sara Gershon Wolf July 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM Always appreciate a FAVE, Sara. Thank you so much. ~ Gershon

Joe Maverick July 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM Yes as you answered me in sm.' I see the same Reasoning GW.' And I agree.' Look if we are going to gain everything..The we have to de-clutter anyway..Make sense to you.? G W.? All blessings.' Gershon Wolf July 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM De-cluttering is definitely the way to go, Joe.

Bj Legros Kelley July 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM Gershon, how very beautiful and profound, this so reminds me of Ecclesiastes. I put this in my favorites before I began my comment. I love it, especially the last line ' ~ for only His Truth makes everything clear' Gershon Wolf July 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM Faves always a thrill for me, Bj. Much appreciated. Here's to His Truth, Gershon