An Insurmountable Feature

An analogy for corruption

An Insurmountable Feature

In front us stood a mountain range,

lofty peaks covered in snow and ice.

I asked the guide their name as the map had none.

He peered upward, shading his eyes. 

They are the Sierra Corrupciones. 

Together we stared in awe of nature's barrier.

We had no equipment to traverse this monument of old.

It was impassable, beyond our skill.

'Is there a way round?' I enquired.

The guide simply said 'no'.

Two valleys on either side were precipitous.

A torrent of water over rocks barred the way.

An insurmountable object.

Unmovable from ages past.

The Sierra Corrupciones held sway,

as in life do others who control our day.

Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your poem is a powerful reflection on the way that nature can be both awe-inspiring and intimidating. The way that you describe the mountain range as a "monument of old" is particularly striking, and it speaks to the idea that nature is something that has been around for far longer than human civilization. The contrast that you draw between the lofty peaks covered in snow and ice and the two precipitous valleys on either side is also very powerful, and it speaks to the idea that nature can be both beautiful and dangerous. The final lines of the poem are particularly poignant, as they suggest that just as the Sierra Corrupciones holds sway over the landscape, there are others who control our day-to-day lives.

[Keith Jeffries]

An excellent review which I appreciate. Thank you

[Keith Jeffries]

Ancient Rock,
Thank you for taking the time to read this poem. I appreciate your remarks. Your interest in my work is a source of encouragement. Thank you

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Very good man...

You seem to catch the whole feeling or... the real deal.

More or less...

I mean... from my by-stander point of view...

Good poetry!

;)

[Keith Jeffries]

Thank you for your comment, especially the 'Good Poetry'. This is a source of encouragement.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

You are most welcome.