Rita A. Simmonds Poet Rhyme

Love's Climb

Calvary is an assent that seems base,
a mountain Love climbs.

The cross is a stake
driven in the heart
of the earth
to save it from lies,

holds a weight 
that’s forgotten
and cries,
hangs a promise
it cannot betray.

Hold on with all your strength!
There’s power in climbing
to die every day.

February 28, 2019
Cross Contest

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Anne-Lise Andresen March 3, 2019 at 11:57 PM - A congratulations for your great winning poem, Rita :) - "The word cross can mean many things", it's really true :) - So many different suggestions :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire March 3, 2019 at 1:37 PM An interesting and unique take on the contest, Rita. Well done! With many outstanding entries, judging was difficult (again). Congratulations on your win! And thank you for supporting the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 28, 2019 at 8:22 AM Oh I like this, Rita. A winning write for me. Good luck in the contest! xomo Rita A. Simmonds February 28, 2019 at 12:52 PM Thank you, Maureen!