Never Lose Hope

There on the craggy mountain
Rocks abounded full of moss
Dew made the way slippery
Climbing was difficult even without a cross.

Up high was a lovely arch
With words that urged for hope.
It was my destination
But the climbing was hard, steep was the slope.

I had made up my mind to try,
There was no other way to go
Yet the paths interlaced full of dew.
I fell a thousand times, but I had to know.

The going was tough,
I could not bear the thought. 
That I was going to fail.
I had walked and climbed and all for naught.

I turned back and went down.
The going was easy now.
Life became better and full of fun.
I should have learned better and who cares anyhow. 

Suddenly I came to a large ferocious river.
A river of no return.   I trembled in fear
For then I realized I was a fool.
Yet all around were demons pushing me from the rear.

A soft voice called my name
”You're still in time, turn back.”
So I returned to my arduous climb
It was harder now but knew that was my real track.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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George Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 4:58 AM
Let us hope that when one door closes, another shall open ! The journey is never smooth ! We have no choice, but to complete the journey ! Of the forking paths, choose the easier one is the only option ! A complex write as complex as life itself.....
Proxenos Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 10:08 AM
You follow your mind and your heart my friend, demons might have been pushing you into the river but your guardian angel was sitting on your shoulder and his love for you made you turn back and try the hard way all over again. Great message Victor. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Crabtree Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 3:07 PM
Your words have a lot of hope and inspiration for dealing with life. A wonderful write, Victor :)
Roper Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 11:55 AM
Wonderful way to express never give up hope. Hugs Eve
Kendrick Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 9:43 AM
Good way to express the idea of going the wrong way in life and seeing the need to change and making that change. Enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara
Y. Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 5:52 AM
Hi Victor, One must never loose hope no matter what they have to face. Well done. I enjoyed the read. :-) Alexis
Buehler Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 7:43 PM
Faith gets you to the mountaintop, because hope is born of faith. Wonderful and inspiring. :)
Ball Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 3:09 PM
Wonderful piece Victor. Jesus never peromised an easy road, He just promised to help us when we need it. great stuff. A fave for me. God Bless, JB
Mcconnell Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 2:11 PM
Lovely piece Victor, with good rhyme and insightful imagery too sending a message of hope to us all. Blessings always,Gordon
Pandit Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 5:42 AM
I hear the wisdom of your message, Victor. You conveyed it in your splendid style.
Mcintosh Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 4:47 AM
This is a whisper of grace from the Creator.. a melody of hope, faith and love... joy unspeakable, a caress from above. God bless you dear Victor... I love this so... Prayers and love for you, Gina
Cunningham Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 4:14 AM
Sometimes the odds are stacked against us but we must never give up, never giving up hope. Tom
Daniel Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 4:05 AM
A climb worth the arduous effort, well said, Victor:)
Logan Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 4:02 AM
A climb in the right direction is always worth the effort. We'll stumble many times, and demons will urge us to give up, but they must be ignored. Terrific edifying verses, Victor.
Andresen Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 3:05 AM
- Like life ... up and down ... paths we choose ... dangers we face ... our choices ... and reason ...- But never lose hope ... a wonderful poem, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 1:45 AM
You have penned an inspirational poem. Sense organs will push us from rear, try to stop, but we must go on until we reach our goal. That's the only way. Have a great day ahead. Take care Rama
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