Mounting A Mountain Poem by Rose Marie Juan-austin

Mounting A Mountain

Rating: 5.0


I always gape
At your giant pyramid peak.
How you got that tall?
Did God
Blow on you?
I envy you.

You are a wonder
That people adore.
You can reach the star.
Your sky-high beauty
Is shouting
You conquered the world.

You towered in isolation.
Living things in your territory
Succumbed to your greatness.
How can I reach you?
I want to explore
The mystery in you.

I wish to be like you.
But how can I,
I was born of lesser qualities.
When I look at you,
You always remind me
Of how small I am.

Though I will strain
All my energies and intellect,
And even I will cry
For mercy,
Under no circumstances,
Could I ever
Ever conquer you.


Copyright 2017, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved

Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: people
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dr Antony Theodore 02 January 2018

How you got that tall? Did God Blow on you? you towered in isolation and became so great and big and tall........... this sentence touched me. in stillness, in silence, we really grow..... all points come to meditation only in silence........ thank you dear poetess your great imagination. tony

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 02 January 2018

Such a great comment, Tony. Thank you so much.

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Edward Kofi Louis 30 December 2017

Your sky-high beauty! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 30 December 2017

Your comment and visit are much appreciated, Edward.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 31 December 2017

“You towered in isolation/Living things in your territory/Succumbed to your greatness/How can I reach you? /I want to explore /The mystery in you”….wonderful imagination! A fascinating poem. I liked it so much..Happy New Year 2018

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Nabakishore Dash 30 March 2022

Excellent poem with great imagery.Really Madam we are very small in stature and quality when compared to the structure and magnanimity of mountain.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 22 January 2021

You are a wonder That people adore. You can reach the star......wonderful poetic expression! A beautiful poem.5 stars

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Sylvia Frances Chan 07 August 2020

Definite a 10+++++and toMyPoemsList, such a Cutest Crystal Clearly composed poem.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 07 August 2020

I am impressed by this poem, dated 2017. At that time, I did not know how tom find new poems, how to give new comments and so on, but at present, the world on Poem Hunter is great and very wide for me. A very thought-provoking poem from your golden heart, dear Mrs. Juan Austin. Now I will always find my way on PH, God's Blessings. One of God's creation when He created the Universe. Amazing poem.

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Valsa George 13 April 2020

We often under rate ourselves. But if we look too deep into ourselves, we will find sparks of greatness lying down. They may be like ash covered cinders. If we blow strong enough, they will sparkle in flame. A lovely poem reflecting the curiosity of humans to explore the wonderful mysteries of the universe.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin

Rose Marie Juan-austin

Laoag City, Philippines
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