Quest

"Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you." -- John Wooden.

He made a quest to the mountain top
to reach the peak of the brightest star.
Only death would make him stop. 
His fueled soul shone from afar. 

His steps were slow but they were sure. 
He wouldn't want to make a slip. 
His grip on slopes, he should ensure. 
Pitfalls before him were so deep. 

At night, he creeped with his mighty hand
just to make sure he would not fumble; 
For, even the finest grain of sand 
could make a mighty heart stumble. 

He braved the storm and the thunder.
Against the frost, he almost died. 
His soul was almost burned to cinder. 
The wind almost caused his slide. 

But his persistence keeps him alive,
for, he needs to fulfill his quest.
Whatever happens, he must strive. 
He must give all his very best. 

March 31, 2023 

Writing Challenge- "Q" Words - Poetry Contest (3rd place) 
Sponsored By: Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fowler Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 7:03 AM
Are you a climber Roger? You make it sound so real :) Congratulations on your win! :)
Roger  Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 10:26 AM
Thank you very much... Not literally... But I'm climbing mountains everyday... And I've already climbed a lot of mountains before... Now there is just one final mountain that I wish to climb that if i'd be successful, would spell my final destiny...
La France Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Roger, wonderful writing and thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Roger  Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 4:43 AM
Thank you very much dear... I shall join again your coming contest...
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