Peter Dome Poet Free verse

Sitting At the Top of the Stairs

Sitting at the top of the stairs
Reflecting on my life
Looking at the bottom
Of the stairs
A place I used to be and know
I realize how far I've come
And far there is left to go.

It was always three steps forward
Two steps back
Uphill everyday
Carrying a heavy
Troubled filled sack
Struggling not to fall
Between the cracks
And hit the ground
With a bump once more.
Just as I had many times before.

I was never weak
But much to strong
Never knowing when to stop
I just carried on and on
Suddenly my whole world fell apart
I lost my old self
My heart ripped apart
My childhood caught up with me
And poisoned my blood.

So whenever I feel once more like giving up
I find myself going back to the stairs
To take a look
To see how far I've come
And the battles I've won
And where there was just darkness
At last I see the sun
And smile again.


Peter Dome.copyright.2015.May.

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Emile Pinet May 22, 2015 at 11:11 AM The imagery, though filled with despair, is held out for our scrutiny and forces us to confront our own set of stairs in life, climbed in pursuit of our own sun, armed with hope and the promise of a smile. Emile. #7 Peter Dome May 22, 2015 at 1:00 PM Thank you so much Emile. your always welcome. your so right. have a great weekend my best wishes. Pete.

Jan Allison May 21, 2015 at 11:46 AM Peter I am so glad to see you posting this - a great write of looking back but also moving forward albeit one step at a time:-) Hugs jan xx Jan Allison May 22, 2015 at 1:33 AM I'm fine thanks Peter busy doing extra work at school as its major exam time but in myself am doing ok:-) Hugs Jan xx Peter Dome May 22, 2015 at 1:25 AM Thank you Jan. so good to hear from you're hope your ok. best wishes. Pete.

Anna Hopper May 21, 2015 at 7:46 AM Excellent description! Vivid picture of emotions and a wonderful comparison! My favorite is the very first verse. It flows beautifully! I am adding this one to my favorites and stamping it with a big fat 7! Peter Dome May 22, 2015 at 1:27 AM Hi Anna great to hear from you again. I'm thrilled you liked my poem so much. Thank you so much. my best wishes. Pete.

Alexis Y. May 21, 2015 at 7:13 AM I enjoyed this poem very much. The powerful message(Overcomer) screams out loud and clear. Through all of the the dark times my friend always remember the stairs(top) and how far you've come:) I'm glad I took the time to stop by and read this 7 piece. -Alexis Alexis Y. May 22, 2015 at 1:43 AM Hi Peter, Its good to hear from you as well. I'm doing well. l enjoy reading your poems .Thanks for stop by my page and TFS also.It was my pleasure to stop by.-Alexis Peter Dome May 22, 2015 at 1:29 AM Hi Alexis. so good to hear from you again. hope you're well. thank you so much. so glad you liked it. keep writing. my best wishes.Pete.