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What We Have Learned

We enter this world with a cry while those around us rejoice Silently we take our leave while those around us weep

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Terry Flood

Date: 11/6/2021 12:29:00 PM

Regret not seeing this POTD. I signed up to be advised of POTD but rarely receive a notification. So, very belated congrats on your POTD with this brilliantly simple yet profound observation. Terry

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/6/2021 8:06:00 PM

Thanks for noticing this POTD, Terry. Here's to your weekend. :) gw

John Watt

Date: 10/17/2021 6:57:00 PM

Gershon, you have summed up so much about life with this brief philosophy of life. Ever the poet of observation and wisdom. Glad to see this honored as POTD, congratulations ~ John

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/17/2021 7:22:00 PM

John, it's wonderful to see your avatar. Have missed your incisive comments and wonderful wit... After all calling me the 'poet of...wisdom!' Your hilarity knows no bounds. ~ Deeply appreciated, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/14/2021 8:38:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD! How true this is! My mom, in deep sleep, left with a tear in her eye too! …exhaling

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/17/2021 7:20:00 PM

Sigh, as we cry... for Mom... Our turn awaits -- and I say, Let it wait!! :) gw

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/14/2021 1:42:00 AM

Indeed, a beautifully lyrical song. Congratulations!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/15/2021 12:07:00 PM

Alex, thanks for noticing this poem. Happy Weekend! :) gw

Eve Roper

Date: 10/13/2021 4:55:00 PM

Great write, Gershon, congratulation on POTD.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:52:00 PM

Eve, thanks for noting this potd... I've been away from your site for too long. Time to return... :) gw

Robert James Liguori

Date: 10/13/2021 4:37:00 PM

Congrats on POTD! I love short and wonderfully crafted poems. A lifetime captured in four lines.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/13/2021 1:41:00 PM

As life begins, tears of happiness fall, and when a life ends; tears of sadness linger. Our Creator created us in this way. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 10/13/2021 1:18:00 PM

Simple and lovely. Heartfelt all the way. Congrats Gershon on your POTD

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 10/13/2021 10:37:00 AM

So true about life... Loved your title too Gershon... Hearty congrats on your POTD honor with this thoughtful write.. God bless... ~ Ani

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:52:00 PM

Ani, I appreciate your noticing my potd. Thank you for your kind words. ~ Gershon

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/13/2021 9:55:00 AM

It's what happens between birth and death that determines the tally of rejoicing and weeping. Congratulations on potd, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:47:00 PM

Jenna, nice to see your avatar, and thanks for noting this potd. May your tally in life be one to rejoice over! Joy and Light, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/13/2021 8:52:00 AM

Very meaningful, gw, so glad to see this gem as potd, congratulations!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:46:00 PM

Thanks, Michelle. Your comment means lot, coming from someone who deals in diamonds like you do, O Poet! Sparkle and Shine, Gershon

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/13/2021 8:48:00 AM

So true, GW. CONGRATULATIONS on your P. O. T. D.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:39:00 PM

Appreciated greatly, Milt. Hope this finds you well and happy! ~ Gershon

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/13/2021 8:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Few words with much said. So True. Have a great/blessed day writing away..................

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:30:00 PM

I thank you for noting this POTD -- as we both continue to write away, Paula! Cheers, Gershon

Constance La France

Date: 10/13/2021 8:13:00 AM

Gershon, your poem is truth so we must make what happens in between meaningful, congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:25:00 PM

Thank you for noticing this POTD, and you're so right about making life meaningful between its two bookends. Time ticks away... Blessing and Bounty, Gershon

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/13/2021 7:59:00 AM

Simplest truths are deepest, congrats on POTD, Gershon!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:24:00 PM

It's a good thing that 'simplest truths are deepest,' because I'm as simple as they come, and I always find myself either in hot or deep water. lol. Thanks, Seeker.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/13/2021 7:25:00 AM

Great contrast. Congratulations.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:22:00 PM

Thank you so much for noticing this POTD, Victor. Best always, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/13/2021 7:19:00 AM

Well written POTD Gershon. Congratulations :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:19:00 PM

Heidi, thank you for noticing my POTD, and hope you are doing well! ~ gw

Joseph May

Date: 10/13/2021 6:58:00 AM

So true, Congrats on POTD

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:19:00 PM

Joseph, I appreciate your taking note! Thanks, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:19:00 PM

Joseph, I appreciate your taking note! Thanks, Gershon

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 10/13/2021 6:54:00 AM

Good one! So true. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour. Sometimes even during our life others laugh when we cry.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 7:10:00 PM

Rama, so nice to see your avatar. Thanks for your kind words and spot-on comment. Blessings and Bounty, Gershon

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/13/2021 6:26:00 AM

From primal scream, to terminal breath, all linked together by tears, succinct writing with a moving message, congratulations Gershon on potd, cheers David

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 1:49:00 PM

You have filled in the void 'between the lines' quite adventurously, David. Super comment. Thanks!! ~ Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 12:24:00 PM

You have filled in the void 'between the lines' quite adventurously, David. Super comment. Thanks!! ~ Gershon

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/13/2021 5:49:00 AM

WoW! Gershon, What a deep, thought-provoking, and truthful write.Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/13/2021 12:23:00 PM

Thank you so much for the 'WoW,' Alexis. Always appreciated. ~ gw