The Web Poetry Corner - Laura Beth Leither - Climbing Up
Climbing Up
by
Laura Beth Leither
As she gazes up the steep mountain side
Knowing she'll make it if she tries
They tell her no; trying to discourage
Only to find that she just uses their bridge
Built up on doubt; determination too
She gathers their bad to see her through
Taking with pride all they throw at her
Turns it around adding to the ladder
Each punch they throw is added on
They will not win before she has won
Her appreciation only grows you see
As they're helping her unwillingly