John Watt Poet Verse

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Hike

HIKE
summit
to the top

lace those hiking boots
peak performance: Half Dome,
Mount Whitney, the Grand Canyon

"the trek IS the destination"

The Clarity Pyramid is a poetry form designed and constructed by Jerry P. Quinn, consisting of two triplets and a single line (7 lines in all). Usually, this poem is center aligned when displayed. 

The first triplet has 1, 2, and 3 syllables. The title of the poem is the one-syllable word of the first triplet, which is displayed in all capital letters. This line is followed by a two-syllable line, and then a three-syllable line, both of which clarify the definition of the poem, or are synonyms for the title.

The second triplet has 5, 6, and 7 syllables. Its design is based around a life event or memory contained within the triplet which helps give a poetic view or outlook on the first line (title).

The last line is 8 syllables, and is in quotations as this line contains a quote that defines the first word, which is the Title.

written 14 Sep 2020

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Paula Goldsmith September 22, 2020 at 12:54 PM Congratulations on your win. I will leave the hiking up to you. A wonderful poem and picture. Enjoy your win................... John Watt September 22, 2020 at 1:38 PM Ha ha, I hear you! My wife won't go near a hiking trail with a ten-foot trekking pole. Thanks for the uplifting comment, Paula. Enjoy your day.

Jennifer Proxenos September 21, 2020 at 7:51 AM Congratulations on your great poem John - I liked it from the start. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. John Watt September 21, 2020 at 10:28 AM Thank you for your return visit, very kind of you!

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2020 at 1:57 PM Just read your comment below to me. That is why I finally did the one difficult challenge on warriors and wrote only what I knew! Congrats for your win. It was one of my favorites for this form of poetry. John Watt September 21, 2020 at 10:27 AM Your words always mean a great deal to me, my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 20, 2020 at 12:01 PM - Congratulations on your win, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Watt September 21, 2020 at 10:27 AM Thank you for your ongoing encouragement Anne-Lise! Hugs ~ John

Jeanne Mcgee September 20, 2020 at 11:16 AM What a lovely write for those of us who enjoy the hike...whether to the top of a mountain or a ridge just below...congrats John on your placement. :D John Watt September 21, 2020 at 10:27 AM I know you are a lover of the trail, Jeanne. So glad you got to see this... I appreciate your feedback.

Jenna Logan September 20, 2020 at 6:18 AM Although a third place, in my eyes it deserved more. A hug for you. (John) John Watt September 21, 2020 at 10:26 AM You are kind, and your words mean a lot to me. Thank you for the ongoing support!

Jennifer Proxenos September 17, 2020 at 9:54 AM Our son and his wife do a great deal of hiking and have done a few of the South African famous ones. My daughter in Laws parents have run the comrades 11 time, run from Durban Natal, to Pietermaritzberg 96 kilometres away, and most uphill. I love your verse for Joseph, I'm sure he will too. Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer. John Watt September 17, 2020 at 9:58 AM Wow, those are remarkable accomplishments, Jenn. I'm sure they must all be in top physical condition! Mt. Whitney is the highest US peak outside of Alaska, Half Dome (pictured) is a famous California landmark (on the back of the US quarter honoring our state) and I'm sure you know of the Grand Canyon. Thank you ever so much for the lovely comment!

Michelle Faulkner September 16, 2020 at 10:05 AM My sister has hiked Mt Whitney, it was a night hike, she and a couple of her friends did it - as for me, a nice 'stroll' will suffice :) John Watt September 16, 2020 at 10:15 AM A night hike? I'm impressed! I was with a group who chose to do it in three days; we backpacked and spent two nights on the mountain, which made the pace of the hike much more to our liking. Thanks for the comment, Michelle.

Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2020 at 1:28 PM your quote is SO cool at the end there. Good job, John!! You sure do love your biking and hiking! John Watt September 15, 2020 at 3:12 PM They say to write what you know! Thanks for the kind comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 15, 2020 at 4:53 AM - What a view ... lovely written, John :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Watt September 15, 2020 at 9:01 AM Thank you for the visit and lovely words, Anne-Lise. Have a good day today. Hugs ~ John

Victor Buhagiar September 15, 2020 at 12:23 AM You must have enjoyed yourself with those great panoramas. ~~ John Watt September 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM Yes, they were otherworldly. Like being in a plane flying over the valley but your feet are on the ground. Enjoy your day, Victor.

Jenna Logan September 14, 2020 at 11:08 PM For a couple of years I lived in the mountains. A person gets a whole new perspective from them. Good write, John. John Watt September 14, 2020 at 11:18 PM Absolutely agree. It's like hitting the reset button for a city boy like me. Thanks for the kind support, Jenna.

Susan Woodrow September 14, 2020 at 9:19 PM nice one and lovely shot of half dome...i did that hike years ago and froze one third of the way up the rock...one hour later, I finally moved (downwards) after I saw a thundercloud moving my way and I heard that lightning liked to strike the dome lol...that was a trek I'll never forget but I still need to reach the top! :) Susan Woodrow September 15, 2020 at 6:05 AM no trauma... I still plan to finish it...I went alone the last time cos my daughter was too young to do the day hike but now she and I can go together and I am packing climbing shoes and gloves with extra grip...perhaps a rapid-release parachute or mini-glider too in case lol :) John Watt September 14, 2020 at 10:47 PM Oh, you're not alone! There were a number of folks who stayed at the foot of the cables until their friends returned, some like you who didn't finish the cables... I hope your dreams weren't troubled by the experience, it can be very traumatic. I helped my brother-in-law up, who was nearly overcome with exhaustion but didn't want to turn back. Thanks for the visit.