Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

Snakes and Ladders

With elan springing forth from young age
Enthusiastic to take centre stage
All his wits he was able to gather
And proceed to the foot of the ladder
Effervescent – a smile on his face – 
No misgivings, of doubt not a trace
Rung by rung clinging on to elation
Reaching up to a dream destination 
Fortune favours the daring, the brave
Saw the trophy on which to engrave
Both his name and a feat well accomplished
Punching air, feeling great and established,
Yet in triumph he made one mistake:
Not perceiving the hiss of a snake.

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© 17th May 2019

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Angela Crabtree December 4, 2020 at 5:49 PM I never played this game. ...always be aware of the snake :) Paul Callus December 5, 2020 at 8:19 AM I always was under the impressions that most children would have played "Snakes & Ladders". At least you avoided being swallowed by snakes, Angela:) ~ Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Regards // paul

Ann Foster August 15, 2019 at 11:16 AM fortune favors the daring...Oh yes... I love this... Ann Paul Callus August 15, 2019 at 11:20 AM Pleased you enjoyed, Ann. Thank you & Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu July 10, 2019 at 5:21 PM Hello Paul, I do remember this game from childhood. As children we played this game often. have a nice evening my friend. Regards Darlene. Paul Callus July 10, 2019 at 5:36 PM I'm glad I brought you back childhood memories, Darlene. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose June 8, 2019 at 7:56 PM I used to love to play that game, nice poetry penned dear Paul, Have a wonderful evening. Nice to see your still writing away so Paul Callus June 9, 2019 at 4:00 AM Thank you, Vienna! Pleased you enjoyed. Enjoy the weekend. Warm regards /x/ paul

Jack Horne June 6, 2019 at 3:20 PM love this and the clever twist at the end Paul Callus June 6, 2019 at 3:52 PM Thank you, Jack. All the best // paul

CayCay Godwin May 28, 2019 at 3:59 PM Oh, your imagination and creativity wrote a truly inspired and engaging poem. I was riveted by both content and style, Paul. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Paul Callus May 29, 2019 at 4:59 PM Your pleasant and complimentary words grow me wings, CayCay:) Thank you!! Goodnight & Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie May 27, 2019 at 11:00 PM Hello Paul … very clever Paul. I have been around a while but haven't been prolific - thank you Paul - Lindsay Paul Callus May 28, 2019 at 8:22 AM Hi Lindsay....I am still around, but not as often as I'd like to be; time is never on my side! Thanks & Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos May 22, 2019 at 2:02 PM A clever and creative write Paul my friend , a lovely twist at the end and a lesson in life for many. Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer. Paul Callus May 22, 2019 at 2:17 PM You summed up my poem very well, Jenny! Thank you for your pleasant visits and continuous support, my friend. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Craig Cornish May 21, 2019 at 1:16 PM What a fun and clever take on the theme Paul - wish you could have entered it. Paul Callus May 21, 2019 at 2:18 PM Thank you, Craig. As a matter of fact, I tried to enter it, but was unable to...that's when I realized that it had to be free verse!. Regards // paul

Daniel Turner May 18, 2019 at 2:18 PM That's life ain't it? Just when you think you have things going your way, come to find out, you were headed the wrong direction. Love the poem, Paul, not really a fan of the game. I love poems that are not only humorous but offer a little wisdom. Your muse is in top form! Paul Callus May 18, 2019 at 2:51 PM I'm so pleased to have you stopping by, my friend; hope life is not treating you too badly. Your insightful comments make a lot of sense...thank you. Best regards // paul

Caren Krutsinger May 17, 2019 at 7:50 PM I was thinking this is for Craig's contest. Then I wondered, "how is he going to end this?" The PERFECT ending; you got me, for sure! Paul Callus May 18, 2019 at 6:03 AM You were thinking right, Caren...it was meant for Craig's contest...and for a moment even I was not sure where it was going...but as often happens some endings just write themselves! Thanks & Regards // paul

W.A. Cholt May 17, 2019 at 7:32 PM You've captured very nicely the spirit and essence of youthful play and excitement. The joy and exhilaration of winning and alas, the one mistake: Not perceiving the hiss of a snake. I Used to enjoy this game as a child. Paul Callus May 18, 2019 at 6:01 AM Thank you W.A. Youthful zest knows no borders, until the unexpected suddenly occurs! Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit May 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM This is really well written, Paul..I like the way you interpreted the theme of this contest..the ending line is great. I remember playing that game with my children. Paul Callus May 17, 2019 at 3:21 PM Thank you for your comments, Vijay. I have not played that game for ages! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham May 17, 2019 at 1:46 PM Loved it Paul, that last line lol. Haven't played that in Years . Good luck. Tom. Paul Callus May 17, 2019 at 2:07 PM My first commenting visitor! Thank you Tom! This was meant for Craig's contest, but on rereading the rules realized that it had to be free verse! Best regards // paul