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Why I Matter

Philosophers bid us Neither mock our fellow humans Nor scorn any living thing For every person has his hour And every creature special power Who among us can really say When he will finally have his day Or for what noble purpose He was fashioned-- For what grand design or passion Could it perchance be just for this? For these very words right here? That my DNA all came together To lend the world this humble verse Lines of blessing and good cheer

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/6/2018 5:31:00 PM

Your second stanza I relate to most...wise words Gershon. Congratulations on your wonderful second placement! : )

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/6/2018 9:52:00 PM

Thanks you, Connie! ~ gw

L. J. Carber

Date: 10/6/2018 4:47:00 PM

Congrats Gershon on your win in Line's contest (and I suspect it's more than your DNA that made you a poet)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/6/2018 9:52:00 PM

You have certainly smoked out the truth, L.J. Thank you for your astute observation! ~ Gershon

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 10/5/2018 12:36:00 AM

Congratulations, Gershon on your win.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/5/2018 2:46:00 PM

Appreciated, Subimal

Curtis Moorman

Date: 10/4/2018 11:40:00 PM

My dear friend, Gershon. We all have our niche, but few there are who find it. You have certainly found yours and the joy of it is that you share it so beautifully. Congratulations on your win.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/5/2018 2:46:00 PM

Gosh, I'm a little overwhelmed here. Thank you for your warm words of encouragement, Curtis! Best wishes, Gershon

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/4/2018 9:06:00 PM

Indeed my friend. Life is simply a game of connect the dots. Congratulations on your placement:)

Wendy Watson

Date: 10/4/2018 4:24:00 PM

Definitely possible, Gershon. I for one enjoy the results of your 'labours' and inspiration. Wendy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/4/2018 8:24:00 PM

Much appreciated, Wendy! ~ gw

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/28/2018 9:25:00 PM

"For every person has his hour And every creature special power"; this is so true. "That my DNA all came together To lend the world this humble verse Lines of blessing and good cheer"; yes, I think so and there may even be more; words have great power. Well penned.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/4/2018 3:14:00 PM

M.L., your encouragement is so helpful, especially right now (as I am going through some personal difficulties). So much appreciated!! :) gw

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/28/2018 1:31:00 PM

I so agree with your words Gershon. We all have apart to play and a connection to on another. Great write! Happy Friday

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/28/2018 4:25:00 PM

Mike, thank you for your generous assessment of this poem. Appreciate your support! Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/27/2018 9:18:00 PM

I am happy for it. x

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/28/2018 4:25:00 PM

And I am always happy to hear from you, and that you are happy! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/27/2018 8:13:00 PM

I think deep down inside, we all know why we are here, our soul latches onto it, and fulfils our mission in spite of the things we do to sabotage ourselves. Your poetry might be the reason, Gershon, as you are quite the philosopher, and your words are always wise.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/27/2018 8:17:00 PM

The first sentence of your comment is so deep, so profound, Caren. I hereby proclaim it the comment of the year! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/27/2018 6:57:00 PM

This is so introspective and wise, that last stanza so personal, you have inspired me and many others I'm sure!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/27/2018 8:18:00 PM

I'm humbled by your praise, Michelle. Do I deserve it?! … Thank you, my friend. :) gw