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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 © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 2/7/2021 9:43:00 AM
Delighted to find your lovely poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Jerry~
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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
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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.
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 10/4/2014 6:34:00 AM
Thanks Sharon, I always enjoy hearing from you.
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
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 10/4/2014 6:35:00 AM
Thank you Jan

Book: Shattered Sighs