Phil Capitano Poet Concrete

Mountain

MOUNTAIN

                                                   I
                                                 used
                                            to be stable,
                                       dependable, granite;
                                    a mountain holds an echo
                               like a lover’s kiss. Once holy parts
                       of me are crumbling away, eroded by betrayal
              ~ that shifting precipice, integrity ~ that landslide, my honesty. 
              ?   How long does it take for a mountain to become a boulder?  ?
           Geologists know the answer but you don’t care, you have a pickaxe ?
   and the desire for security. If a woman asks you to give up your mountain-ness,
no matter what she needs the rocks for, in exchange for her love, refuse indignantly; 
                                       it is not a fair trade.

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Wendy Rycroft July 22, 2016 at 3:22 PM Congrats well written great poem x

Balveen Cheema July 21, 2016 at 2:09 PM Congrats Phil both for your form and poem! Very unique!

Skat A July 19, 2016 at 10:57 AM Well done on the shape, Phil...skat

Janis Medders Tobechi July 18, 2016 at 3:18 PM A poem to think about......Congratulations on your trophy win Phil Capitano July 19, 2016 at 6:49 AM Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, I was overwhelmed by the love and support I have received over this poem and others. Namaste.

Kim Rodrigues July 18, 2016 at 12:21 PM Enjoyed! Congratulations

Sunita U.D Palawon July 18, 2016 at 11:16 AM I like this form and mountains offer so many to us writers! Congrats on your win :) Sunita

Sara Chansarkar July 18, 2016 at 8:39 AM Such a different and palpable view of "mountains"!This poem bowls me over,very well written Phil!

John Hamilton July 18, 2016 at 8:35 AM Congrats Phil, I told you you were a top poet Julia is a very demanding judge, so this one means something, well done! Phil Capitano July 19, 2016 at 6:52 AM Truly I appreciate all the love and support this community of poets has shown me and I now feel at home to express myself openly. Your continued support means everything to me. Peace and love.

Sandra Haight July 18, 2016 at 8:31 AM Congratulations, Phil, on your podium Third Place win for your 'mountain' poem. A great visual and metaphorical presentation! 7 Sandra

Charlie Smith July 18, 2016 at 6:36 AM Congratulations Phil, a most deserving effort...

Wendy Rycroft July 18, 2016 at 4:25 AM Congrats well done great poem x

Viv Wigley July 18, 2016 at 1:41 AM A marvellous take on the theme, Phil, well crafted and thought provoking. Congrats! Regards, Viv

Julia Ward July 18, 2016 at 12:30 AM A very unique take on the theme, giving you third place in my contest. Congratulations, Phil! Phil Capitano July 19, 2016 at 6:55 AM Thanks for accepting me into your contest, your community and ultimately your heart. This means so much to me. Namaste.

Andrea Dietrich May 19, 2016 at 8:43 PM I LOVE IT!!!! FAVE. Thanks for telling me it was here.

Ovidiu Bocsa May 19, 2016 at 9:43 AM Wonderful mountain-verse. Both form and content are admirable. Congrat.