It has been an arduous uphill climb
From humid, hellish depths of fetid slime.
Each step in my journey takes me higher,
Further away from the sucking mire.
Inhaling deeply of the cool crisp air
I look up at the worn and winding stair.
In the distance I see the mountain peak;
The apex of everything that I seek.
My spirit aches from old arthritic pains,
Exacerbated by the cool mountain rains.
Yet, with each step I’m closer to the crest
Where at long last I will have passed the test.
I’ll only reach the highest pinnacle
After overcoming each obstacle.
Author notes
Photo credit: http://lindey.deviantart.com/art/Nature-66921286
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt (20 pictures) by VampyreAnna.
300 points, ended October 21, 2008, 15 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Superb plus
Ah, 'is a fine write, indeed, my friend. Imagery; rhythm and rhyme are fine. Thanks for sharing such an inspirational write with us.
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Thank you very much for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
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You are quite welcome.
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o0o0o0o I like this one
You tell it like it is
Good luck with the contest
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Thank you very much. I appreciate your reading and commenting on my work.
Mike
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