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Hannibal's Journey

Across the peaks of life I ride,
On mammoth's back, with strength and pride,
A tree saddle holds my fate secure,
Through valleys deep and mountains pure.

With every step, the world unfolds,
A tale of courage, to be told.
Beneath the sky of azure hue,
Onward we march, through morn and dew.

The mammoth's tusks, like ivory gleam,
Pierce through the mists of fears unseen.
His mighty trunk, a clarion call,
To face the trials, to stand tall.

Through snow-capped peaks and verdant plains,
We journey on, despite the pains.
The path is steep, the winds are cold,
Yet in his stride, I find my hold.

Each step a testament of strength,
We bridge the chasm's daunting length.
Together, beast and man unite,
To conquer day, to tame the night.

As shadows fade and dawn awakes,
The journey quells my heart's own aches.
For in this ride, I find my grace,
With mammoth's pace, my fears erase.

So let the mountains rise and soar,
With mammoth's might, we’ll reach the shore.
For in our bond, the world can see,
A testament to bravery.

Through life's great peaks, we'll stride anew,
On mammoth's back, with skies so blue.
A tree saddle, our steadfast guide,
Together, we shall turn the tide.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: USA the bay state, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Nigeria, Canada, Europe, USA

Favorite Poets: Mary Oliver: Known for her accessible and spiritual poetry that draws heavily on observations of the natural world. She often finds profound lessons and connections in the mundane, from a walk in the woods to the flight of a bird. , Robert Frost: While sometimes seen as a poet of rural life, his work is rich with observations of nature, which he often uses to explore themes of human isolation, choices, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. , Walt Whitman: A central figure in American poetry, he celebrated nature as a force of unity and a reflection of the human spirit. His work often connects the individual to the vastness of the cosmos and the natural world. , William Wordsworth: A key figure in the Romantic movement, he emphasized the spiritual and emotional connections., Jess Taper: his profess of concentrated awareness of experience in poetry in true freestyle was profound.

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Lavender

Lavender

1 year 2 months ago

Hanibal's Journey

Hello, Mark,
A journey back in time. My curiosity in your title sent me google-ing. Is this referring to Hannibal's Crossing of the Alps? So intriguing, I feel like there is much here metaphorically, too.
Thank you!
L