Tim Ryerson Poet Free verse

The Fool

There is more than one fool on the hill
I know because I am one of those fools
I am a fool who stands upon his own hill
So proud of my hill, so proud to be a fool

So proud to have hit rock-bottom
then to have climbed back up
and fallen again
and climbed back up again...
because what matters is not the fall
but the climb back up...

So proud to have crashed and burned
and risen from the ashes and healed
then to have crashed and burned again
and risen again and healed again...
because what matters is not the crash
but the rising and healing...

So go ahead, my friend
go ahead, chuckle and shake your head
but we are very much alike, you and I
The only difference between you and I
is that I KNOW I stand alone upon my hill
and you do not yet see that
you stand alone and perfectly still
upon your own...

Inspired by the song:'The Fool on the Hill' by The Beatles

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 20, 2015 at 1:07 AM Congrats on ur awesome poem n win Tim! Another great win!

Skat A August 19, 2015 at 1:56 AM Back here again Tim, Congratulations.... SKAT

Skat A February 10, 2014 at 6:12 PM Loving it Tim, I know this song very well. Congrats on the old win...SKAT

Dr.Ram Mehta January 8, 2014 at 11:35 PM What a lovely poem and a fine win. Congrats on the win,Tim

Carrie Richards January 8, 2014 at 2:58 PM A fool you are not.......for only a fool does not know he is a fool......one who admits to being foolish, cannot be a fool.......you are more cool, than foolish.....:) Excellent song to pay tribute to......you rule !!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl October 25, 2013 at 1:26 PM Hi Tim I am sorry I have been out of the loop for so long, I hope I can back into sync soon but many congratulations on your win xx

Skat A October 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM Hi Tim, :) Enjoyed your free verse win.......... Love ~SKAT~

Chandrasekar Singaram October 23, 2013 at 12:33 PM Congrats on your win !!

Sara Kendrick October 23, 2013 at 10:32 AM Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!!Sara

Debbie Guzzi October 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM Congrad's on your win free verse is a favorite form of mine. Yes and no cher, we are only alone if we don't realize we are part of the body of the universe which is God ;) & hey what am I and your family, and friends we're with you! Light & Love

Sandra Adams October 22, 2013 at 10:18 AM very creative poem you have crafted...congrats on your win Tim :)

Shadow Hamilton October 22, 2013 at 7:06 AM Tim this is exceptional love it congrats on a fine win Shadow x smile

Karen Anglesey October 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM An amazing write. AWEsome to the core. So glad I read this today. Keep climbing those hills ! Congrats on the win :)

Carrie Richards October 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM You of all people, are wise,....but NOT a fool........because a fool doesn't see that he has been foolish! A wise man, (as you are)......is wise enough to crash and burn....heal, and rise.....and come out laughing ! You have a way of making the rest of us smile ! Loved this the first time...and still do !

Christopher Thor Britt October 21, 2013 at 9:26 AM Your poem is a great tribute to the song! CTB

Kiran Bantawa October 20, 2013 at 11:15 PM congrats on your win!

Dr.Ram Mehta October 20, 2013 at 10:20 PM Congrats on the win in the contest, Tim

Poet Destroyer A October 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM love it TIM, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thanks for supporting my "FREE VERSE" contest <----- Had fun reading your WIN!! If you'd like:-) Enjoy my latest blog! "THE FOOL" :) AT -----> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=17055&PoetID=18720 xoxox-------take care & enjoy your coming week. <3 Linda <3

Skat A August 9, 2013 at 7:54 PM Tim,... enjoyed every entry on the winning list... congratulations in "The Highlander contest" ~SKAT~

Poet Destroyer A August 8, 2013 at 10:08 PM Hello Tim, . CONGRATULATIONS!!! ---- in Nathan's "There can be only one" contest... always LINDA

Nathan D. August 8, 2013 at 8:32 PM congrats nate

Skat A June 1, 2013 at 2:06 PM Congratulations, with the poem and thoughts about YOU. LOVE ~SKAT~

Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2013 at 7:01 AM Well you ended up with a breathtaking poem an a wonderful view up there alone on your hill. Well done.

S.Jagathsimhan Nair March 12, 2013 at 10:54 PM This is wonderful poetry, my friend, awesome indeed!! Jag

Timothy Hicks March 11, 2013 at 10:49 AM Really thought provoking and a great motivational piece. Seems to me that you're saying the weakest man is that has never taken a tumble. Perseverance is the real test of strength! Awesome poem!

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