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[This poem was first published as "Untitled" in Author/Poet and, later, in Merlin's Magic. It was included in my first poetry chapbook, "The Lady in the Pink Hat," Candor Press, 1969.]

Ahead there looms a mountain We see it in the sun A symbol of hope and beauty A laurel proudly won, A tall and stately statue To lift the soul's despair Clothed in strength and valor Bathed in crispy air. A monument to loftiness From Nature's gifted hands The length of darkened valley Majestic mountain spans. We choose the path we follow Our soul will stand the test Did we walk the valley Or the mountain crest? FIRST PLACE WINNER Brian Strand's Poetry Contest May 23, 2021 "All Yours" Poetry Contest sponsored by Brian Strand

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Date: 5/26/2021 11:27:00 AM
Very good flow, rhythm and rhyme. It is very descriptive and expressive winning work. Congrats. Sara
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/26/2021 11:30:00 AM
Thank you, Sara. I was a very young poet when I wrote that.
Date: 5/25/2021 1:25:00 PM
Accolades to this tribute to a mountain "A symbol of hope and beauty A laurel proudly won, A tall and stately statue" Wow!
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Date: 5/26/2021 11:31:00 AM
Thanks so much, Caren. The words just flowed. I was so young, I'm not entirely sure I understood what I was writing!
Date: 5/20/2021 2:46:00 PM
Beautiful!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/20/2021 3:04:00 PM
Thanks so much, Christuraj, for your accolade.

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