I have fallen for the mad ones
and the sad ones
and the ones who don’t know what they want
I have found that mania so consuming
confused depression for deep thinking
I’ve tried to heal the cracked ones
and piece the broken ones together…
O, I have tried
to climb that mountain
with broken ankles…
I have lived off the wild ones
brought calm to the angry ones
laid down with the tired ones and slept
I’ve ridden with the seesaw ones
always wondering where I stood
felt lost with the wilful ones
and cried beside the bitter ones
O, I have tried
to climb that mountain
with broken ankles…
I’ve walked across the weak ones
swum naked with the free ones
reached out for the timid ones
but found no hand waiting there
I have been ungrateful for the nicest ones
been bored by the honest ones
prayed for the fickle ones to change
knowing no love could bloom there
O, I have tried
to climb that mountain
with broken ankles…
And I have wondered loudly why
I never could reach the summit
with my broken ankles…
[2014]
Thanks for reading.
The Lighthouse 
A wondrous journey…. I know that feeling, I’ve had two broken ankles….with water-logged boots…….
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Whatever route you take, I guess it’s worth it eventually. 🙂
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Really good. I’m sure many of us can relate to all parts of this. 💛
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Aww thanks Lia, I’m glad this one translates. 🙏🏼
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Another thought-provoking piece, I can relate to. Thanks, Tom.
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Thank you so much for your kind words and support Frances. You’ve made my day, yet again ☺️ I’m really pleased this one resonated with you.
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Wow, excellent poem! The central metaphor is so powerful. I, too, have tried to climb that mountain with broken ankles.
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Thank you Liz, that’s very generous of you to say! 🙂 Ah that mountain is quite a challenge but the journey mirrors life and hopefully we’ll get where we need to be, in time. Thanks! 🙏🏼
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You’re welcome, Tom. Hopefully, we will get to where we need to be in time.
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