Stairs were going up and up
I felt myself wanting to see
what was at the top of the stairs
Trees lined the wooden stairway
Sun shining bright at the top
Happiness must be up there
As my foot touched each step
I heard the creaking of the wood
Sun dried wood, years of rain
At the landing I stood for a moment
Leaving behind my fears and regrets
Forward not knowing what I wanted
Willing to face what was at the top
I knew I would find something better
Happiness must be up there
My heart was beating faster as I went
Each step drew me closer to the top
Anticipation was mounting as I climbed
Higher and higher they went into the clouds
I felt like I was walking in a thick fog
Suddenly I woke up.
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Comments
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Beautifully written!
"At the landing I stood for a moment
Leaving behind my fears and regrets"
Life's about finding the light. It's about taking chances! I love this poem because you kept it upbeat and positive.
I would end, "Suddenly I woke up" with a period instead of a comma. Unless, maybe there is some reason you are leaving it with a comma. If there is please explain.
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