Six Slopes

The six steep slopes they gave me..  
yes, all were mine.

I can give them to you..
if you wish them.

Though they tend to be.,
unkind. 

Don't wait for them to love,
or understand, 
or forgive..

It's not their way.

They serve only to light a path,
show you the way.

Discover who you are, yes,
and where you come from.

It's what you always asked,
and all you ever prayed.

Don't look too far forward, 
they'll make sure you're blind..

Understand that you are all that matters
not them, not us, not time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2021 at 9:25 AM
I wonder if one of your numbers in numerology is six! (I see below that you say there are actually seven slopes) Now you are talking . SEven is MY number.
Theraven Avatar
April 3, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Andrea, Funny, isn't it? I made a poem about another luck seven. Though they aren't all so lucky, it seems. -Richard
Dietrich Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 5:08 PM
very interesting and deep one. i wonder why six.
Theraven Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 8:29 AM
Andrea, Only interesting to an interested few. That is the point of the poem, it's nothing but words without you. -Richard
Fowler Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 4:07 PM
Beautifully penned Richard. I love the last two lines - straight to the point. :) Linda
Faulkner Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM
How insightful, yes sometimes they can be 'unkind' but adversity can reveal your strength - and the last lines just beautiful~
Theraven Avatar
March 22, 2021 at 2:08 PM
Michelle, Thanks again for the visit. If everything has a reason, does it mean there's a reason for everything? There are actually seven slopes, btw. -Richard
Rose  Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 1:45 PM
You are all that matters, and in time you well realize if all is well with you, all falls into place, nicely penned dear Richard, thank you for sharing.
Theraven Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 3:19 PM
Mystic Rose Rose, Spring is in the air. Always hope in a new season. Thank you for sharing too, and hope you have a nice Sunday. -Richard
Krutsinger Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 12:38 AM
I wish people KNEW this! "Understand that you are all that matters" Wow! Incredibly penned.
Theraven Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 3:15 PM
Caren, Happy Sunday. I knew you would understand. -Richard
Sands Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 11:40 AM
Excellent , insightful poem of finding oneself in the mountains as I see it and since I love the mountains, I am saving this beautiful poem as a FAV too :)
Theraven Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 3:04 PM
Heidi, Thanks and happy Sunday to you. You have the perfect name for the mountains. Reminds me of the Sound of Music. Edelweiss, Edelweiss ~~ Every morning you greet me ~~ Small and white clean and bright ~~ You look happy to meet me... RIP Christopher Plummer (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) -R
Pandit Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 6:19 AM
WOW! This is deep, Richard. Words enlightenment on the slopes of life! Into my FAVES.
Theraven Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 9:36 AM
Vijay, Thanks for the comments on the musings of a madman. Not me of course. -Richard
Robinson Jr. Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 3:41 AM
Such depth of thought, QTR!! Your words makes the mind move in an elevated way. Transcendent poetry, dear friend. It's good to read your insightful strokes again. Recovering from Covid-19 ... doing well now. Love and more love always.
Theraven Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Hi Freddie, Thanks for that comment. I wish you well and hope you're feeling better. Some are left with health issues still. A tough year it's been. -QTR
Buhagiar Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 2:22 AM
To climb up is always difficult, but that is the sacrifice we must make.
Theraven Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 9:29 AM
Victor, Thanks for the comment. Mount Everest' allure, stark and beautiful. Tall peaks and treacherous weathered slopes. Taken the most dreamers, never to see home again. -Richard
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