What kind of poem would you write if you wanted people to know how you felt about climbing a mountain alone for the first time?
Upon the Mountain's Peak
Alone, upon this daunting peak I tread,
Where earthly bounds collide with sky above,
A soul yearning for freedom, heart steadfast,
Mountains, my solace, embrace me with love.
With trembling limbs, I dare to upward climb,
Through rugged trails and paths unseen before,
Each step a testament to strength of will,
And every breath, a whisper to explore.
Ah, the mountains whisper secrets untold,
Their peaks adorned with veils of wispy cloud,
They teach resilience, courage, and desire,
With nature’s touch, my spirit feels endowed.
The air is crisp, refreshing, yet surreal,
As sunlight dances on the rocky face,
Caressing me with warmth, amidst the chill,
Embracing solitude, a sacred space.
Alone upon this vast and mighty realm,
My heartbeat echoes, synchronized with Earth,
And as my worries vanish with the wind,
I find my truest self, for all it's worth.
The summit, once an intangible dream,
Now stands before me with majestic grace,
A victory etched in sweat upon my brow,
A testament to strength I can embrace.
For climbing alone, I have found my way,
And solitude has shown me boundless light,
The mountain's gift, a union with my soul,
A journey mingled with fear and delight.
So let it be known to all who may inquire,
The magic that surges through my veins,
That climbing a mountain, alone, I find,
A blissful solitude, where freedom reigns.
EPIC
Upon the Mountain's Edge
Lo, I stand alone upon this mighty peak,
Where sky meets earth in daring rendezvous,
A tale of courage and triumph I shall speak,
For my heart yearns for vistas grand and true.
The mountain beckons, whispers in my ear,
Its towering presence, an untamed beast,
With every step, my apprehension clear,
Yet, spirits soaring, my fears released.
Into the wilderness, my soul takes flight,
Confronting nature's raw and vivid might,
For in the solitude, I find my might,
A symphony of courage, passion, and light.
The air, crisp and pure, fills up my lungs,
As winds whip whispers through my tousled hair,
Exhilaration courses through my veins,
As I ascend, unyielding, without care.
The path ahead, a puzzle I must solve,
Navigating treacherous trails unknown,
Yet with each challenge, I thus evolve,
A wiser traveler, seeds of strength sown.
Ah, the vistas that greet my eager eyes,
Majestic peaks rise proudly, awe-inspiring,
A kaleidoscope of endless blue skies,
A sight that sets my very soul on fire.
The summit, elusive, veiled in clouds above,
A crown awaiting atop this sacred ground,
I scale the heights, fueled by bravery and love,
My spirit one with nature that surrounds.
For in the conquest of this mountain vast,
I find the depths of my resilience thrive,
A testament to my daring, steadfast,
Alone, I conquer fears, come joy alive.
So let it be spoken, an epic tale of mine,
Climbing the mountain, alone, a triumph dear,
A testament to strength, a journey divine,
Where heart and soul unite, shunning all fear.