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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 Date: 12/4/2020 5:49:00 PM I never played this game. ...always be aware of the snake :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 12/5/2020 8:19:00 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 Date: 8/15/2019 11:16:00 AM fortune favors the daring...Oh yes... I love this... Ann Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/15/2019 11:20:00 AM Pleased you enjoyed, Ann. Thank you & Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/10/2019 5:21:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 7/10/2019 5:36:00 PM I'm glad I brought you back childhood memories, Darlene. Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 6/8/2019 7:56:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/9/2019 4:00:00 AM Thank you, Vienna! Pleased you enjoyed. Enjoy the weekend. Warm regards /x/ paul

Jack Horne Date: 6/6/2019 3:20:00 PM love this and the clever twist at the end Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 6/6/2019 3:52:00 PM Thank you, Jack. All the best // paul

CayCay Jennings Date: 5/28/2019 3:59:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/29/2019 4:59:00 PM Your pleasant and complimentary words grow me wings, CayCay:) Thank you!! Goodnight & Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie Date: 5/27/2019 11:00:00 PM Hello Paul … very clever Paul. I have been around a while but haven't been prolific - thank you Paul - Lindsay Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/28/2019 8:22:00 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 Date: 5/22/2019 2:02:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/22/2019 2:17:00 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 Date: 5/21/2019 1:16:00 PM What a fun and clever take on the theme Paul - wish you could have entered it. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/21/2019 2:18:00 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 Date: 5/18/2019 2:18:00 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! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/18/2019 2:51:00 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 Date: 5/17/2019 7:50:00 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! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/18/2019 6:03:00 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 Date: 5/17/2019 7:32:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/18/2019 6:01:00 AM Thank you W.A. Youthful zest knows no borders, until the unexpected suddenly occurs! Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/17/2019 3:00:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/17/2019 3:21:00 PM Thank you for your comments, Vijay. I have not played that game for ages! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/17/2019 1:46:00 PM Loved it Paul, that last line lol. Haven't played that in Years . Good luck. Tom. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/17/2019 2:07:00 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