That Smirk

That smirk
an upturned challenge
or warning
climb – it says
ascend
rung upon rung
to the top
to wonder
of other ladders
other smirks
reflect
on that subtle hint
of warning.


©4/23/2019

The Smile at the Foot of a Ladder Poetry Contest
Craig Cornish sponsor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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April 25, 2019 at 7:12 AM
Rising to the top...Very nicely penned...
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April 23, 2019 at 11:43 AM
OH that's so good. A winner for me! Good luck :))) xomo
Lawless Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 8:40 AM
yeah Mo, I've climbed a lot of ladders in my life...real, imaginary, and metaphoric ... thanks for stopping to read and comment
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