It's Different. Poem by PHIL WINTER

How different when you've reached the top!
A flight of stairs, an honored guest;
A wave, a smile, a view of life,
How different, when you've reached the top!

How different when you've reached the top!
The many friends, the kind remarks;
The banquets that are held for you!
How different when you've reached the top!

How different when you've reached the top!
The precious things are at your feet
The things you once were told to leave.
How different when you've reached the top!

How different when you've reached the top!
You did not fail, you made the day!
But if you come a-tumbling down!
It's different, you had reached the top!