David Crandall Poet Rhyme

My Dauntless Quest

Edmund Hillary, we are told, 
climbed Everest in the days of old.
Likewise, while all mankind slumbers,
my quest is to count the numbers.
I'll start with one, but I won't be free
until I reach infinity.

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Gershon Wolf December 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM Hillary Dillary Doc, Crandall ran up the clock. The clock struck infinity, Crandall ran down. He never wanted it to stop... David Crandall December 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM Haha, good one, Crandall's still running!

sara Etgen-Baker December 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM 'until I reach infinity' = perfect ending line. David Crandall December 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM Thanks, Sara!