Kim Rodrigues Poet Haiku

Notes About The Poem

Everest

In this godforsaken place, I felt disconnected
from the climbers around me--
emotionally, spiritually, physically…
Jon Krakauer pg 63 Into Thin Air

EVEREST

to breach topmost peak
one must reach
pittance of soul’s wit

bodies warmth
all but dead near climb’s
great escape

10/27/2021
Lune (Mixed Pair)
Sponsor: William Kekaula

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Paghunda Zahid November 6, 2021 at 12:48 PM Seems a stronge entry for the contest. Good luck Kim Kim Rodrigues November 6, 2021 at 8:16 PM Thank you, Paghundu!

Sara Kendrick November 1, 2021 at 4:37 AM Reads like a good contender for the contest. I would not want to go there even though one might be able to see for miles once the top had been reached. There are some brave souls that do that sort of climb. I appreciate the visit to my page. Sara Kim Rodrigues November 6, 2021 at 8:17 PM Climbing the mountain I climbed today was daunting enough. My nephew’s ashes were spread at the top.

Caren Krutsinger October 29, 2021 at 6:33 AM Great mixed pairs; good from the beginning to the end. No surprise there. Kim Rodrigues October 29, 2021 at 7:08 AM Everest…truly inspires, boggles the mind, frightening heights!

Gershon Wolf October 28, 2021 at 8:10 PM Your haikus have inspired me tonight, Kim. (See my site today for 'A Mountain-Climber's Prayer). Thank you, my friend. ~ Peak Experiences, Gershon Kim Rodrigues October 29, 2021 at 4:35 AM Thank you! I must read!

Andrea Dietrich October 28, 2021 at 2:23 PM did this one get a win? It's sure a nice one, KIm. I would NEVER attempt that climb!! Kim Rodrigues October 28, 2021 at 4:18 PM No win but I did enjoy writing this after watching a National Geographic about Everest. Thank you, sweet friend!

Debra L Brown October 27, 2021 at 2:33 PM It took courage and ambition, Excellent poem, Kim Kim Rodrigues October 27, 2021 at 5:49 PM For sure. Thank you!

Joseph P. DiMino October 27, 2021 at 1:59 PM Can't imagine me doing such a thing. Got to be a magnificent journey. Well said, Kim. Kim Rodrigues October 27, 2021 at 5:48 PM Thank you, Joe!

Victor Buhagiar October 27, 2021 at 9:02 AM You did well, Kim. Hugs. Kim Rodrigues October 27, 2021 at 9:44 AM Thank you, my friend! ~ hugs

Tom Cunningham October 27, 2021 at 8:44 AM A facinating but yes it's a godforsaken place. Hope you're well Kim Tom Kim Rodrigues October 27, 2021 at 9:44 AM Thank you, Tom!