Time For Another Sestina
I can't seem to stop writing poetry or reading poetry. I think it is safe to say I love poetry and I love sharing great poetry with others.
The time has come for a Sestina
about the mountains I cannot climb.
Unable to climb mountains anymore
I live in their snow capped memories.
Physical memory of movement,
though still, the mountains are strong standing.
Time has left me barely standing
my weary fingers write Sestina
what is left of my bodies movement.
Intellectual mountains to climb
lost in clouds of my old memories
I no longer labor towards more.
My whole life I have wanted more
a strong desire to be last standing
with disregard to making memories
taking the time to write Sestina
nothing has worth unless there was climb
never stopping always in movement.
My joints crack with every movement
my knees cannot take this anymore
these aches and pains have begun to climb
I am surprised I am still standing
through clouded eyes I write Sestina
write quickly forgotten memories.
These visions have become rock memories
this last breath my final death movement
let me exhale one last Sestina
last desire to stretch for one more
Whether horizontal or standing
granite toe to chiseled face I climb.
The bones in my feet remember climb
each osseous cave stores memories
my physiology is standing
though I have ceased all my movement
my cells no longer desire more
the time has come for Sestina.
This climb has taken all my movement
memories not useful anymore
what is left standing is Sestina.
© 2019 Jamie Lee Hamann
Comments
Ann Carr from SW England on April 23, 2019:
This is so well penned and crafted, Jamie! I love the way you've used the climbing metaphor for everything, liking it to your body's physical and mental abilities. Brilliant!
Ann
Jamie Lee Hamann (author) from Reno NV on April 04, 2019:
Thank Harish for your kindness. Jamie
Jamie Lee Hamann (author) from Reno NV on April 04, 2019:
What a wonderfully written comment I truly appreciate your words. Thank you. Jamie
Jamie Lee Hamann (author) from Reno NV on April 04, 2019:
Hi Kim it is so nice to hear from you.
Jamie Lee Hamann (author) from Reno NV on April 04, 2019:
Thank you Verlie. I like the work you have done. Jamie
Jamie Lee Hamann (author) from Reno NV on April 04, 2019:
Brenda thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. I used to write a lot here around 8 years ago but I always celebrate poetry month by writing a poem a day on Hubpages.
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on April 04, 2019:
Well written. "My joints crack..." that part is so true for many of us.
I see you are posting for each day. I did not realize hubpages was doing anything for Poetry month.
Verlie Burroughs from Canada on April 04, 2019:
Gorgeous write Jaimie! Sestina seems the perfect form for this journey.
ocfireflies from North Carolina on April 04, 2019:
Nicely penned my friend and thoroughly enjoyed.
Smiles,
Kim
Krishnamurthy Natraj on April 04, 2019:
Mountains are always lovely, dark and deep, you had your kept-promises; Miles, you have covered without sleep!
Harish Mamgain from New Delhi , India on April 04, 2019:
Wonderful poem Jamie . Seems a mountaineer 's tryst with his favourite peak. You 've woven a beautiful tale. Great poem indeed. I enjoyed it. Thank you.
