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An Uphill Climb


cold sweat 
        t
        r
        i
        c
        k
        l
        e
        s 
        d
        o
        w
        n 
your fevered brow.
the mountain wind,
an unforgiving barrier,
roaring...
"go down!"
 pay no mind, friend,
 instead, surge
               d
             r
         a
      w
   p
u 
the odds seem 
against you.
your body and spirit 
scream... 
"Please STOP!" 
via panting 
and labored breathing;
teeth chattering 
and on rubber legs...
don't stop, keep 
                         g
                      n
                   i
               d
            n
         e
      c
   s
a 
push... 
do not quit now!
push, push, push, push...
 keep pushing!
you rest 
at the top.

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Date: 2/13/2024 5:33:00 PM
I like the way you showed us, while telling us with directional words, where the poem was heading, Edward. Very creative and well done. Have a pleasant week! Bill
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/14/2024 3:52:00 AM
Thank you very much, Bill. You do the same!
Date: 2/13/2024 5:08:00 PM
Yeah but now I'm dog tired and out of breath Ed! Nice concrete style
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/14/2024 3:50:00 AM
Carry the dog on your shoulder? Just a suggestion, lol. Thank you very much, Tom:-)

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