Home » Poems » Gershon Wolf » Where is that Middle Ground

Where is that Middle Ground

The life of the mind cruel and unkind Sit on thy derriere all day feel your health decay A life of physical labor spent ‘midst Mother Nature Wears out joints and limbs senses dull and dim Tell me, where is that middle ground a pairing of good health and keen mind… Went to a fancy ‘life-coach’ for advice Said “Monks live that life” ~ at great sacrifice

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/4/2024 5:17:00 PM

I guess we can only do the best we can and hope it is enough.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/4/2024 1:36:00 PM

No easy answer! Bend and stretch, reach for the sky…

John Lawless

Date: 2/4/2024 6:22:00 AM

...I would chant in the morning, work construction all day, ride my bike home, play with the kids, flirt with my wife, and occasionally fart in bed...

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/4/2024 5:43:00 AM

great question, "Where is that Middle Ground?" With each passing year, that ground is shifting...just when I get balance between mental and physical activity, I feel change....which leads me to believe I live on ROCKY ROAD (ice cream, that is!) smiles, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 2/3/2024 9:10:00 PM

Good life coach, actually had an answer with asking you what do you think that life would look like? A FAV for my list, gw. You're on a roll today. Write On, my friend! BB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/3/2024 9:11:00 PM

Thank you so much for the FAVE, Bill. ... And I tried to stay on a roll, but I don't know... You'll see and tell me. Thanks, gw

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/3/2024 7:58:00 PM

A very good point. Stay the course of healthful living.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/3/2024 9:12:00 PM

I'm on that perpetual teeter-tauter, unfortunately.