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Climbing the mountain
Why wait at the
bottom?
Contemplating
overpowering heights
it’s time to
rise upwards:
there’s a
mountain
and you must
climb.
But what frame
of mind is required?
Better to start
slightly anxious
than feeling
super confident.
Time will work
it out.
Each footstep,
soft on mossy grass,
gets you nearer
the top.
Feel your feet
on the rasping earth,
pebbles strewn
across your path.
Glance above—catch a glimpse
of the top.
Gather your
strength
then you are
there—
a fantastic destination.
One of four poems written by Charles Jobson in response to paintings at the BEAT (Borough of Ealing Art Trail) exhibit at St John's Church, West Ealing in September 2017.
The painting is entitled Mountain view when walking, by the artist and © Debra Collis.
Poem © Charles Jobson. For permission to re-use contact godfrey@wordsout.co.uk.
