Tiny arms reaching
their hearts beyond the clouds,
heavy in weight
like smooth pebbles
as trickling streams
in continuous flow,
emptied into reservoirs
so bitter
with the rising of the sun
another majestic view appeared,
as an angel
of mercy and hope
feathering kindness
and compassion,
bestowing dreams
winged of courage
enriching the lives
of so many lost souls~
Author notes
Stage 2:
Picture & Information: Sir Edmund Hillary
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Hillary
Born:20 July 1919
Auckland, New Zealand
Died:11 January 2008 (aged 88)
Auckland, New Zealand
I know this poem does not do justice to this distinguished and remarkable man. He was most famous for being the first to climb Mt. Everest.
Following his ascent of Everest, he devoted much of his life to helping the Sherpa people of Nepal through the Himalayan Trust, which he founded. Through his efforts many schools and hospitals were built in this remote region of the Himalayas.
He was a man that made dreams become realities!
In a list
A contest entry
- Tour De Monde - Stage 2 by Errant Panther.
300 points, ended June 29, 2008, 12 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Wonderful...agree with kiwigirl, fantastic to see a poem about a New Zealand legend.... the man did so much for the nepalese people, and your poem is a fitting tribute...
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Thank You Rob for the wonderful compliment on my poem about Sir Ed!
Linda
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Oh YAY!!!! A poem for Sir Ed!
It was such a loss to all Kiwi's when Sir Ed died... and he touched many lives worldwide! As a New Zealander myself, I want to say this is such a touching and wonderful poem in tribute to him!!
Congrats on the Gold!!
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Thank you Jackie for the congrats and for the lovely comment on my poem. I agree, he truly was an amazing man that touched so many lives.
Linda
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wow great poem and tribute and well deserved win, very descriptive and image filled capturing his achievements well, I am sure if he could read this he would feel honoured...congrats on perfect score too
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Congratulations on your award and moving on to the next round it is with joy to award this the Gold.
see you in the next round.
Blessings.
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Thank you so very much for the lovely award and for offering an inspiration to write about!! I truly am honored!
Linda
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I am not one to say I told ya so but.....ummmmmm
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What did I tell ya, Missy!!!
COngrats on the gold!!!
See ya in round 3!!
Lynda
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You crack me up Thanks Missy!!! See ya there!!!
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very cleverly crafted piece that showcases the passion this man had for most aspects of his life, an enchanting perspective on this particular expedition.
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Thank you Scott for the wonderful comment on my entry! He really was an incredible individual who put his heart into everything he did.
Thank you again for the lovely words and for hosting another fun adventure around the world!
Jazzy
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Your poem is a lovely tribute to a man who overflowed with fortitude and courage in everything he undertook. well done and good luck in the contest. Val
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Thank you Val for the lovely and inspiring comment on my entry!!
Linda
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I find this to be a fitting tribute to a great man and I feel you do yourself an injustice by your author’s comments. If he were still alive then I am sure he would love this dedication to him, not so much for conquering a mountain, but for helping to conquer poverty.
Bravo sis
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Thank you my sweet brother for always finding those right words to bring a smile upon my face
Jazzy
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Wow... I really like this tribute - it is lovely! I like that you focused on the humanitarian work that he did as a different facet of his life
the imagery is stunning and the poem is beautiful in its brevity... I wish you all the best in the contest!
Keep writing
Polly
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This is such a beautiful poem ...Sigh
You pay him great homage with your true words of dedication ...I loved reading about such a brilliant man and humble at that and you brought him to light with your elegant poem!
I LOVE THIS.
I shall now exit stage left
Lynda
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lol I shall exit with you Thank you for the lovely compliment on my poem Sis! You words are too kind
Jazzy
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Wonderful tribute to an exceptional human being-pity there are not more like him-
Love Hilly xxx
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I agree Hilly, I too wish there were more humanitarians in this world as exceptional as this man!
Thank you for the wonderful comments my friend!
Linda
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That's nice. Flowed like a river. Rarr, anything I say won't do justice anyway. >,> So Great job.
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All you said was plenty Thank you for your kind words on my poem
Linda
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Wow,
A wonderful dedication to such an awesome man.
Thanks for sharing my friend. You show such heart.
Peace, Timothy
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