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Everest

EVEREST

pinnacle of insanity
only halfway home
so cold
nerves numb
not a vacation spot
near heaven, but not!

deadmen tucked
into beds of ice and crevices
brain swell while they sleepwalk

zombies rise ever higher
certain to hear trumpets of angels
even the guides are thrown down

steeples are strenuous climbs

8/27/2017

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Maurice Rigoler Date: 8/30/2017 12:11:00 PM Love the last line, comparing peaks to steeples. Thank you for reading my work. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/30/2017 12:42:00 PM Thanks so much, Maurice!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib Date: 8/28/2017 1:20:00 PM Sharp pen Kim! That last line, BAM! Awesome xomo Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/28/2017 3:10:00 PM Thanks, Maureen :)

Winged Warrior Date: 8/28/2017 11:12:00 AM I can feel the bitter cold...nice job, Kim...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/28/2017 12:08:00 PM Thank you, WW! Blessings to you :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2017 10:23:00 AM Must be so hard to climb--so well described--good theme, Kim! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/28/2017 10:34:00 AM Thanks, Vijay!

Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2017 7:35:00 AM Hi Kim, I've never been there but your icy, pin pointed depiction hits home, enjoyed! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/28/2017 9:06:00 AM Thanks, Mike!