When Opportunity Arises – Ashley Welde Given the chance, would you go back in time? Did you allow yourself to learn and grow, Or was your headspace at an all time low? The past year has certainly been a climb, But what did you gain from all the downtime? At first, I’ll admit, the days passed very slow, But oh, how I miss that quarantine glow. It was not a disservice, just out sign. Tomorrow is not guaranteed; live now! Within the restrictions, do what you can, Better your mind and body; take the vow. Do something you’re proud of your whole lifespan. Then when it’s all over you can say “wow, Look who I’ve become, such a wise young man.”
The Climber – Lorenzo Carletti Up ten-thousand feet and maybe more, The climber reached heights never seen before. Never taking a moment to stop, He only wondered what was at the top. This endeavor he had begun in his youth, A lifelong commitment to discovering the truth. He had left all he had known behind, Without being sure what he hoped to find.
Photograph by: Sara Ledyard
The village down below sang his name, Told tales of the climber who dared trespass into the sky, And though he had earned great respect and great fame, The message never reached him up so high. And so time went on and so the years passed. And the climber finally arrived at the crest. And he stood and looked down, and saw no one around. The village had already declared him deceased.
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