Everest
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Oh, the wind-swept, lofty summit
That calls men to their death
Prayers offered in frozen breath
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What magic be upon your peak
What treasures there, ripe and rife
That want to know may cost a life
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Standing at the top of the world
Rare ground that few have trod
To look upon the face of God
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For each there is something
Some great promise in the sky
And, for each, their reason why
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
this says it so well, and I have no reason why, so I’ll be staying closer to the ground
I’m with you, Beth! now if it was 80 degrees at the top of the summit, then I might consider it.
Thanks Beth! Sometimes it is good to stay grounded…
it is fun to contemplate what motivates one person to climb a mountain, and another person to write poetry…
Well played, good man, well played!
and well written, good sir!
I get the appeal. I have climbed mountains (No where near as tall as Everest, I should add,) but there is nothing like the view! When you stand on top of the mountain and feel as though you can reach out and touch the clouds and look out at the sky, there’s nothing like it. Talk about inspiration!!! Gosh, I love nature!
I love the views too. Nature is amazing! Hope you are well and safe!
Yes, so right, for each one of us the reason why…well said dear friend!
All the best,
FBC.
Thank you, my friend! I will see you at the top!
We’ll get there my friend!
Surrounded by beautiful views right now in Montana. First real trip in over a year.
Glad to see you re out and about! Enjoy your trip!