Climb the Mountain Called Life
Sun,
A scorching flame
upon your back
attacks your willpower,
Determination turns sour.
You must hold on tight
to win this fight.
Climb the mountain
Called life,
Step over the controversy
over the strife.
Never look back
Show no slack.
Proceed with caution
Beware of your step,
Beware of height
Beware of depth.
Troubles closing in on every side,
There is nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide.
Fear is your enemy
Faith is your friend
Climb the mountain
Never give in.
©Jhc/Joyce Hill-Chamouris
By Joyce Chamouris
Originally from Amelia, VA, Joyce Hill-Chamouris had her first poem published at age 13. Her works have been published in several Anthologies & magazines. Joyce worked as a freelance writer for the Richmond Afro Newspaper writing articles, poetry & editorial comments. She resides in Richmond with husband Tom.