Here I Stand

Here I stand.

A mountain of a man.

A mountain or a man?

A mountain is who I am.

I am a mountain.

I am a landmark.

I am a guidepost.

Look to me for guidance.

Look to me for service.

I will always be here.

I will always be here.

I will shed many tears.

Tears for those who pass by.

Tears for those who stay.

Tears for those who never come my way.

 

I am a mountain.

But I am a man

A man who feels.

But does not share the pain.

My job is to hold the pain.

I am scarred and bruised.

I am weathered and stained.

Yet I still hold onto the pain.

I am a mountain.

I hold the pain.

Look at me and see.

I will be here for thee.

Be here forever.

For whoever.

Don’t think of me as good.

Don’t think of me as bad.

I am dirt and sand.

I am a man.

I am a mountain .

I am sad.

I am angry.

I am powerful.

I am weak

From a distance you cannot tell.

But look closely and you will see.

See I am strong.

See I am weak.

See I endure.

See also that I crumble.

Bits and pieces fall off of me.

Yet I still stand.

Chunks are washed away.

Yet still I stand.

Do not forget I am a mountain.

Do not forget I am a man.

Reviews

[Emily B]

thought-provoking write

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. ohhhh ... i have no words ... this flows beautifully into my soul and i'm keeping every word there as i commit these poetic thoughts and this poetic rendition to memory ... there is a universe of meaning here ... more power to your pen ... and more courage to your readers ... thank you for this ...