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From Pinnacle To Cynical

From Pinnacle to Cynical 

When we were young
We had our dreams
But, in our future we would find
That many times along the way
There were mountains, we must climb
But with the strength  
That comes with youth
We foiled every peril 
And hiked the broadways to the top
Until the path got narrow
Yes, in our way, we reached the top
And then became quite cynical 
For our decline, we could not stop
In descending from that pinnacle 
It matters not, how far we reached
Upon life's twisted routes and bends 
It's knowing that we've seen the summit
And that our journey, must slow, then end
                                                   By JTCurtis

Copyright © Jerry T Curtis | Year Posted 2014

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Line Gauthier Date: 2/7/2021 9:43:00 AM Delighted to find your lovely poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Jerry~ Login to Reply

James Horn Date: 9/1/2017 3:56:00 PM It is interesting how we only start out at beginnings and end up at endings. Parallel lines never meet and we always sit down on a seat. More poems writing after sailing and fresh air we were inhaling. Sometimes broken rule bend; After having to make an amend; Finally we would have to submit so we could see someone else's summit. Jim Horn Login to Reply

Sharon Gulley Date: 10/3/2014 8:17:00 PM I really, really like this a lot, such an awesome write and read. A beautiful message here in so many ways, thanks for sharing.....Sharon G. Login to Reply Jerry T Curtis Date: 10/4/2014 6:34:00 AM Thanks Sharon, I always enjoy hearing from you.

Jan Allison Date: 9/22/2014 11:44:00 AM LOVE the title Jerry I guess when you reach the top the only way is a rapid descent afterwards - very clever write - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Jerry T Curtis Date: 10/4/2014 6:35:00 AM Thank you Jan