Standing At the Mountain

Standing at The Mountain

There stood the great mountain—
A Sisyphean challenge;
A Job’s journey;
A deferred dream’s destiny;
Indeed, a Draconian feat.

But there also stood the dreaming King;
Tutored prodigy of the King of Kings;
With eyes stayed on the prize,
He smiled at death with God sent eyes.

Yes, the King is dead 
But we’re looking ahead!

We are the dream’s vision;
Our children—its reality;
Jacob’s ladder rises before us;
Let’s get to climbing!

“Only the dreamer dies…”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Rodrigues Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 8:00 PM
Well written! Saving this one, Millard! 7
Lowe Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 9:11 AM
Kim, thanks for the read and time taken to send feedback. Both are most appreciated. Peace and Love, Millard Lowe
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