Life's Mountain

One climbs the mountain of life
some full of hope others with fear
each one taking a separate path
already making life changing choices

For some the climb long and arduous
with glimpses of hope and happiness
most trudge along going both up and down
never reaching their true potential

For a rare few plain sailing awaits their hopes
do these give back or help those who struggle?
For them who conquer their personal Everest 
satisfaction their time here was so well spent
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 4/9/2014 8:14:00 PM
An excellent and inspiring write Shadow......may your climb always bring you joy. Hugs
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Date: 4/7/2014 12:39:00 PM
thought-provoking without being preachy.. a most delightful piece that leaves me a-wondering., shadow.. huggs!
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Date: 4/7/2014 8:51:00 AM
Good morning Shadow.
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Date: 4/5/2014 9:17:00 AM
I hope you have a extensive visit at the peak of your Everest.
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Date: 4/5/2014 8:37:00 PM
so kind of you Rick hugs
Date: 4/5/2014 8:01:00 AM
- Some say life is like a roller coaster - but it is also as mountain climbing, hard to come up .... easy to get down - a truly well written poem Shadow. - I wish you a lovely weekend - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/5/2014 8:35:00 AM
ty Anne Lise yes roller coaster is good ty have nice weekend hugs
Date: 4/5/2014 7:59:00 AM
This is great..I just hope I don't fall off.....Hugs Tim
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Date: 4/5/2014 8:34:00 AM
cling on tight Tim ty hugs
Date: 4/5/2014 7:59:00 AM
Absolutely! In the words of Finding Nemo: "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..."
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Date: 4/5/2014 8:33:00 AM
with a wing and prayer Drake ty hugs
Date: 4/5/2014 7:34:00 AM
very good write SH. // The mountain of life is never easy to climb; depends on the attitude and angle from where it is tackled. Personally I have always tried to climb up the hills first....training for the big one!! :) // paul
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Date: 4/5/2014 8:33:00 AM
the song loch Lomond says it perfectly the direct route is not always the best Paul ty hugs
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