Milestones
I wanted to take the road
you had once travelled,
and cross the milestones
you had erected accomplished.
You climbed up the soaring stairs,
called the stepping stones of success,
but you designed on each a springboard
to ascend high and higher.
I could see your footprints
etched deep on the stones
by the skilled sculptor of life
you had made out of inimitable you.
I could find the carved out rocky pathway
winding up to the summit of your world,
I wanted to reach, but in vain,
for my steps didn’t match yours.
Your milestones turned into
unique landmarks on your life’s topography,
but for mine, I couldn’t find the right stones
to place on the road, walking the last mile.
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August 11, 2021
Contest : Stones
Sponsor : Anthony Biaanco
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