The Climb

Like what was expected of her
She climbed…
and climbed
and climbed.
Success, the destination
Glory, the promise
Praise, the fuel that fed her fire
Below her now,
They wait
Hoping her coat tails will reach them
Fooled by the same dream
That made her climb…
And climb…
And climb.
And now she takes pause
Regarding the empty void of nothingness
That lies below,
Still the same,
Still discontent
Still driven.
With a deep breath and a silent wish
She turns,
And climbs
And climbs
And climbs.
Natasha Head 2011

See my latest Phopro here where you'll see the awesome photograph which inspired this write. 
Also my latest attempt at Onestop's OneShotWednesday!

















Comments

Brian Miller said…
used to make that climb and it can be a lonely place...nice one shot.
Hope said…
hello, fellow Canadian!

wonderful write
great imagery and feeling
got exhausted reading it just kidding :)

enjoyed it very much
thank you
Anonymous said…
You touch the core of so many problems we face in our personal lives...killing ourselves trying to live up to the expectations of others. Nicely done.

My one shot: http://liv2write2day.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/old-love-one-shot-wednesday/
2wolvz said…
very nice sometimes we can climb all the way back to where we started i like this alot
Vivek said…
very nice poem...from your side our way , Loved the theme of your poem , in life we do keep climbing climbing ...and just fails to check where we are heading ...

A nice read.

I loved the overall blog and theme.

take care.
keep smiling :)
Dear Natasha

Ahhh... an unending journey.. life's always a journey.. thanks for sharing...

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Om Namah Shivaya
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Anonymous said…
Yes Yes Yes. Feelings I've felt..
Anonymous said…
"Still discontent" The cradle of my motivation.
Nicely done!

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