Moving Mountains

I will move mountains for you, oft said 
with little brain and surplus testosterone.
But why the plurality?
Surely, a single mountain moved
is Herculean enough to satisfy
the desires of the most covetous princess.

Then, what is a mountain?
I’m sure a mound or hill won’t do.
Also, move; would an inch to the left or right
gratify? I think not, dear sir.

So, where to find this mountain?
Bhutan seems a reasonable choice
they have so many, moving one
would likely not be missed.
Where too? The Midwest
could do with a mountain or two
attract more tourists, that sort of thing.

Then the naming:
something American,
that reflects the Native lands,
is gender neutral?

Then, would you and your girlfriend
climb to the top of Mount Sis Hank Running Bear
and both look out over the beautiful land?
No, she will be at home waiting for another man;
the man who said he would make the Earth move for her!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Slaughter Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I love this, Terry. I'm still chuckling over the last stanza. Kudos, kiddo!
Miller Avatar
May 4, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Thank you Jim so glad it made you chuckle
mysore Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
profound! We live through facades! lovely write dear poet. Never promise.
Miller Avatar
May 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Thank you so much
Andresen Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
- Denmark has few mountains ... and the country is flat ... an easy solution :))) - Right or left doesn't matter ... but, you're right a mound or hill won't do :))) - Thanks for the laugh, Terry ... I enjoy it from top to bottom :) - hugs
Miller Avatar
May 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise I have written so many sad poems lately I thought I would lighten it up a little
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