SEVEN SUMMITS: An Acrostic

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    Dick Bass climbed all of the seven summits, the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. This poem is a tribute to him and his indomitable spirit.

    SEVEN SUMMITS: An Acrostic

     A Tribute to Dick Bass who climbed all of the Seven Summits

    Sky filled with brilliant stars making
    Eternity almost palpable.
    Vantage point from 29,028-feet reveals
    Enigma of white-on-white where mutli-colored
    Nepalese prayer flags appear foreign, out of place.
    Stretching straining struggling striving
    Until it's only you, a
    Man against the mountain against the
    Mountain against the man.
    Indomitable spirit propels you forward
    To take one more step, one big breath and
    Shout, "Aah-eah-eaaahhh" from the highest of the Seven Summits.

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    Whiskers commented on SEVEN SUMMITS: An Acrostic

    02-25-2011

    Very nicely done Sherlock, interesting. I've never done an acrostic myself but enjoyed yours. Blessings, Whiskers.
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