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Wishful Or Wistful

A question for you to reference Are you wishful or wistful O, but there is a difference Let me give you a list-full A wistful person looks to the past He perceives it as vastly superior If only the "good old days" had lasted Nowadays are simply inferior A wishful person peers far ahead And while accused of "wishful thinking" He hopes that couples in love will wed That peace and prosperity spread... So now that you know if you wish or you wist May whatever you do be sun or star-kissed

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Mike Gentile

Date: 4/15/2020 10:08:00 AM

Such a lovely ponderance, Gershon. I feel, I swing both ways, lol. Happy Wednesday!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/16/2020 9:45:00 PM

Haha! Thanks for a fun comment, Mike! Try to remember which end is which at all times! LOL. Thanks, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/14/2020 2:18:00 PM

I think I will take a bit of both thank you very much.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/14/2020 2:56:00 PM

Great. Hopefully they balance each other. :) gw

Pashang Salehi

Date: 4/14/2020 1:14:00 PM

Just one letter changing the whole world... a wonderful way of thinking.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/14/2020 2:56:00 PM

Thank you for the insight, Pashang. I actually had not noticed this one-letter difference myself. Best wishes, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/14/2020 10:24:00 AM

A lovely poem Gershon - I prefer to look forward rather than back in time so I will take wishful. Read Heid's POTD, she broke my heart. My thoughts are with her constantly, but so are God's. Blessings Gershon and stay well. Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/14/2020 12:02:00 PM

Yes. Heidi's case is heart-breaking. She lives in a 'medical desert,' so to speak. Let us pray for her return to health. Thank you for your support, Jennifer! :) gw

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/13/2020 9:51:00 PM

Yes! I love the meaning of both words, Gershon, and I especially love the way they are juxtaposed. An amazing poem with a great finale. I am both wishful and wistful.. I think it has to do with being a Libra and balancing the scales.. :) Your thoughtful poetry is always unique and always enjoyed! Warmest wishes, my insightful friend.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 4/14/2020 1:06:00 PM

Lol!! That’s one of the best replies to a comment ever!! Haha! Your humor tickles me pink, Gershon :))

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/14/2020 12:00:00 PM

Never realized that you and I are both so well-balanced: You are a Libra and I am bi-polar -- In the daytime I am sunny and cheerful; at night my fangs come out! :) Werewolf

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/13/2020 7:19:00 PM

What a wonderful thought! Hugs...Kim

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/13/2020 8:25:00 PM

Thank you, my dear friend! :) gw

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/13/2020 7:15:00 PM

I am both I suppose...I look to the past for memories or lessons lived...I look to the future for better days sometimes...or see others in years to come... love this, it made me think and reflect... hugs and blessings!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/13/2020 8:23:00 PM

Yes, you are a thoughtful, reflective soul who (yet) looks eagerly to the future as well --- an unusual combo... I had looked at 'wistful' in a negative sense, of wanting what never could be again, but you've pointed out the positive side of the word, that one can retrieve, learn and benefit from the lessons of the past! THANK YOU! Good health and good cheer, dear friend. :) gw