Laddered Life
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Many see life as a road
Wide enough to share
Symbolic of our journey
Metaphorically the fare
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Through peak and sunset valley
As our days wane into night
Thinking where we find ourselves
Came from choosing left or right
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But life is not so easy this
A linear chart of time
A life lived to its fullest intent
Has always been a climb
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A ladder of singular steps
An equal distance each one
The only question up or down
As you step to the next rung
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That is the choice we must make
One of two directions, you see
Up the next rung whatever it takes
Or climb down and never be free
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
Always keep climbing! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank Krsitain! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Always up to the next step, for sure Brad, otherwise we may never know…a very good poem that makes one think and makes one react and grow. Cheers.
Thank you Francisco!
You’re very welcome my brother!
Hopefully up!!!
It is the only way to fly!
❤
or going down to help others climb up with us…
Very good point, Jim!
Nobody’s life is one meteoric rise. It’s how we handle those down spots that help determine the outcome.
Beautifully said, Pete. Thank you!
There is a lot of truth in what you say Brad but we have to keep climbing even if there are hard times. Sometimes we may slip due to fear but we must keep rolling as you say. Great piece, sending you lots of love, hugs, peace and a hot air balloon full of dreams full of wonderful loving people and creatures and lots of pleasant excitement my friend. Jonikins xoxoxoxo