Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

To Contemplate Mortality

     Life has its ups and downs
        its highs and lows
     Barren stretches
        endless plateaus 

     News of births bring renewal
        those of death give us pause
     to contemplate mortality and refuel
        of unequal length, the straws we draw

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John Lawless July 14, 2024 at 6:13 AM too true, too true, Gershon Wolf July 14, 2024 at 7:20 PM That's 'too' straws for you, John. lol.

Ilene Bauer July 14, 2024 at 5:22 AM Very true and well said, Gershon! Gershon Wolf July 14, 2024 at 7:15 PM Thank you, Ilene. :) Gershon

Deb M July 14, 2024 at 2:26 AM Brilliant Poem my friend....so beautifully written!! Debx Gershon Wolf July 14, 2024 at 7:07 PM Appreciate the enthusiasm, Deb.

Hilda Greenhough July 13, 2024 at 10:02 PM So true. I remember friends who died young. It seemed strange.