Sherpa Dreams

Cliff edge narrows, steps in place
 danger looming strong
Height above me terror laced
searching right from wrong
Summit beckons, flag to place
and leave my name among
Flocks of pilgrims reaching grace
—to finally belong

(The New Room: July, 2022)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 8:56 AM
Beautiful!
Behm Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 8:58 AM
Thanks Kim.
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