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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

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2021

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November 6, 2021 at 12:29 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

November 6, 2021 at 8:06 PM

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

October 17, 2021 at 6:57 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

October 17, 2021 at 7:22 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

October 14, 2021 at 8:38 AM

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

October 17, 2021 at 7:20 PM

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

Christuraj Alex

October 14, 2021 at 1:42 AM

Indeed, a beautifully lyrical song. Congratulations!

October 15, 2021 at 12:07 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Great write, Gershon, congratulation on POTD.

October 13, 2021 at 7:52 PM

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

Robert James Liguori

October 13, 2021 at 4:37 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 1:41 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

October 13, 2021 at 1:18 PM

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

Anitha Jayasankar

October 13, 2021 at 10:37 AM

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

October 13, 2021 at 7:52 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 9:55 AM

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

October 13, 2021 at 7:47 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

October 13, 2021 at 8:52 AM

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

October 13, 2021 at 7:46 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

October 13, 2021 at 8:48 AM

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

October 13, 2021 at 7:39 PM

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

Paula Goldsmith

October 13, 2021 at 8:32 AM

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

October 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM

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

Constance La France

October 13, 2021 at 8:13 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

October 13, 2021 at 7:25 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

October 13, 2021 at 7:59 AM

Simplest truths are deepest, congrats on POTD, Gershon!

October 13, 2021 at 7:24 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

October 13, 2021 at 7:25 AM

Great contrast. Congratulations.

October 13, 2021 at 7:22 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 7:19 AM

Well written POTD Gershon. Congratulations :)

October 13, 2021 at 7:19 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 6:58 AM

So true, Congrats on POTD

October 13, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Joseph, I appreciate your taking note! Thanks, Gershon

October 13, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Joseph, I appreciate your taking note! Thanks, Gershon

Rama Balasubramanian

October 13, 2021 at 6:54 AM

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

October 13, 2021 at 7:10 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 6:26 AM

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

October 13, 2021 at 1:49 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 12:24 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 5:49 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

October 13, 2021 at 12:23 PM

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

October 13, 2021 at 5:16 AM

True and thought provoking!

October 13, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Appreciate your encouraging words, Karen. Thank you! Joy and Light, Gershon

October 13, 2021 at 4:16 AM

Congratulations Gershon on your POTD! Funny how tears connect us in that way. Well done!!

October 13, 2021 at 12:13 PM

Appreciate you noticing this POTD, Mike. Here's to the rest of Wednesday! ~ Gershon

October 13, 2021 at 4:10 AM

Congratulation on POTD - You leave us with thought and truth. Keep enjoying poetrysoup.

October 13, 2021 at 12:09 PM

OK, Lisa. I'll keep enjoying the Soup, and thank you for your genuinely nice comment. Light and Joy, Gershon

October 13, 2021 at 12:53 AM

The beginning and the end Gershon. Congrats on POTD. Tom

October 13, 2021 at 12:08 PM

Righto! Who needs the middle?! To Heaven with the 'niceties.' Thanks, Tom

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