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 © John Lawless | Year Posted 2019
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