Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

What Is Its Secret

How is it possible
    What is its secret
 
  It has no eyes
    It has no brain

  No receptors
  No signs of life 
    whatever

  Yet here it is
  This blank page
    godlike

  Staring a hole
    into my soul

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Marikate Kingston September 3, 2022 at 9:10 PM Yes, Gershon, I feel your pain. That darn tabula rasa strikes again. The evils of the blank slate. RATS :-(

Shirley Hawkins August 18, 2022 at 5:30 PM If there is a blot on an otherwise blank page, why are we concerned by the shame and not the hidden secrets of the blank paper that caused the scandal? If you understand my comment, you are a genius, Gershon. Gershon Wolf August 18, 2022 at 5:55 PM Here is my 'genius' (lol) response to your question, Shirley: It's 'the missing tile' syndrome. 1,000 tiles in a beautiful ceiling. 1 tile is missing. What is everyone's focus on? ~ Jens the Genius. Keep smiling, Shirley!

John Lawless August 18, 2022 at 8:32 AM Yeah, I hate when that blank page just sits there saying.......go ahead....i dare ya. Gershon Wolf August 19, 2022 at 1:31 PM Not only does that blank page stare, it speaks too! Drat it! Thanks, John

Juliet Ligon August 18, 2022 at 7:49 AM I love the way you conveyed the power of a blank page. Gershon Wolf August 19, 2022 at 1:34 PM Look at this: bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbllllllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnkkkkkkkkkk page

Valsa George August 17, 2022 at 10:12 PM A blank page creates a hole sometimes, but can open up new vistas too. A very intelligent observation ! Gershon Wolf August 19, 2022 at 1:35 PM You're right, Valsa. A blank page might as well have a hole in it. That way, it matches the hole in my head. Smiles, Gershon

Michael Tor August 17, 2022 at 7:24 PM Insightful write Gershon, I think we have all been there my friend... Gershon Wolf August 17, 2022 at 7:34 PM I guess so, Michael. Thanks, gw