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Open Poetry #14

A View From The Summit

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

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0 posted 2001-06-23 05:34 PM

I scale the mountain made of stone
But reaching the top, I stand alone
And the view that I had hoped to see
Is a far cry from eternity...
Blinded by the sunlight's glare
I shade my eyes to ease my stare
In disbelief, I look ahead
At the valley below in sanguine red
Armies of clouds wage a war
Angainst a sky that is clear no more.
Despite my clothing, I feel a chill
Penetrate through my base of will
I realize the rock I stand upon
Will support my weight 'till my balance is gone.
With all my rope and safety gear,
I wonder what I have to fear
Knowing if I were to plummet
My hooks would not let go the summit.
Considering this pleasant thought,
The sun reveals what I had sought:
The clouds defeated, disappear
And leave a valley without fear.
The crimson hue below is shed
Or was it all within my head?
Either way, I'm confident
That all the time that I had spent
Tackling the rough terrain
Has proven not to have been in vain,
For suddenly the view I see
Is well beyond eternity.

(Copyright 1993 by: MARK V SHELDON)

"If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn."

"Everyone can hear; few can listen."

Sunshine

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1 posted 2001-06-23 05:36 PM

Mark! The air is rare where you stand...

a wonderful read. Thank you!

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

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2 posted 2001-06-23 05:40 PM

Indeed it is, Sunshine... I'm glad you enjoyed it.

-MVS

"If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn."

"Everyone can hear; few can listen."

sodpossom
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since 2001-06-15

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3 posted 2001-06-23 05:40 PM

Very enjoyable to read!Well done!

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
In a corporeal internship...

4 posted 2001-06-23 05:41 PM

Thanks, 'Pos. In a small way, we all grow from each other and our works...

-MVS

"If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn."

"Everyone can hear; few can listen."

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