The Summit and Back Again
THE SUMMIT AND BACK AGAIN
It had always been my ambition
To climb the highest peak.
And today I conquered Everest,
But, alas, my future is bleak.
For, just as I started descending,
Though taking the utmost care,
I suddenly lost my footing,
Now I’m hurtling through the air.
At thirty-three feet per second per second,
Acceleration, I fear
The descent will be quicker than climbing;
It seems the end is near.
I’m afraid it’s time to sign off now,
This poet is heaven-bound.
So I’ll finish this poem quickly,
Before I hit the …….
26th May 2020
Falling Poetry contest
Sponsor - Kai Michael Neumann
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