Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

The Road Split Two Ways

The road split two ways
  The traveler stood and stewed
He was holding up traffic
  Though he sought not to be rude

One sign said, 'The Easy Life'
  The other, 'Eternal Rest'
He honestly didn't know
  Which one would be best

He heard a voice under him
  Above him, a second voice too
One voice for each road sign
  Both sounded good ~ What to do...

He startled himself with a shock of a thought
  His life had been hard; had it all been for naught 
Right then and there he knew which road to choose
  So, he laid himself down and proceded to snooze

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My tale has been told; there's nothing more to say
   I hope it has brightened a part of your day
And that you thought to yourself what you might just do
   When a fork in the road one day greets you

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Indiana Shaw July 7, 2020 at 11:36 PM A brilliant tale of this man's interpretation of just what "eternal rest" meant, had me laughing all the way through the darn traffic jam he created . . . : ) Gershon Wolf July 8, 2020 at 7:13 PM Thank you so much for the encouragement, Indiana! Appreciated. :) Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu July 2, 2020 at 6:07 PM Hello Gershon Wolf, which road would I chose? I would have to be at the cross a road in order to make that choice. Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 3, 2020 at 1:47 PM Hello Gershon Wolf, This poem makes a person think as to what to do. Thank you. Enjoy your day my friend. Gershon Wolf July 2, 2020 at 6:34 PM Thanks for going back a month to dig this one out, Darlene. May all your decisions 'road-worthy.' ~ Gershon

Caren Krutsinger June 10, 2020 at 11:18 AM There are many who think they had a choice on the operating table, this poem made me think of them and how difficult the choice would be - to finally relax or return to their flesh body. Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 4:04 PM Wow. Hope I never face that choice... Interesting you thought of that, Caren. :) gw

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 4:58 PM I also get tired when I have to make too many decisions so I can relate. Sometimes a nap is the best way to go...excellent pen, Gershon! Blessings, Rhonda xx Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 12:47 PM Naps are, indeed, vastly underrated! Thanks, Rhonda! :) gw

Kenneth Cheney June 9, 2020 at 10:07 AM Ah! Choices, decisions must be made. Pray for wisdom. Thanks for pointing out the choices in a thoughtful and interesting write. Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 12:45 PM Thank YOU for your kind words, Kenneth. Appreciate your support. Best wishes, Gershon

JC Brul June 9, 2020 at 7:12 AM well-composed poem. Beautiful! To my faves.. Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 12:42 PM Thank you so much for the FAVE, JCB. Always a privilege for me. Warm wishes, Gershon

Regina Mcintosh June 9, 2020 at 6:06 AM I enjoyed this poem. It's a fave for me me. Love and blessings sent your way, dear friend... Gina Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 11:58 AM Gosh, thanks for the FAVE, Gina! Always appreciated. Blessings, Gershon

Timothy Mcguire June 9, 2020 at 12:46 AM Great pome Gershon, well written, Great rhyme and rhythm. Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 11:55 AM Thanks for your encouraging words, Timothy. Cheers, Gershon

Jenish Somadas June 9, 2020 at 12:45 AM Wow.. A fave for me.. Great write Gershon..a fork in the road greeted me several times.. And the two voices started to ring.. But what I selected is the right way to me, because there is no right/wrong way to choose.. Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 11:55 AM You sound like you can turn lemon into lemonades and lose-lose into win-win. So, while we're on the subject, can you turn water to... Ha, ha. I got carried away there... :) gw