tall turrets tower
towards sky’s ceiling
on a sunlit morning
where a neck stretches
with ambition
a route map for a
reckless small boy
as he ascends
climbing his potential
a dream for heights
he finds footholds
in red brickwork
honing his skills
imposed on Victorian
splendour where he climbs
to scale upwards
and outwards
on to a sloping roof
of his family home
lithe limbs move
sans fear
as young Mallory
peaks then descends
time and again
paving the way
for days ahead when
Everest loomed large
creating possibilities
of both glory and death
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Cassie58 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Written after seeing a photograph of George Mallory’s childhood home. British explorer and mountaineer (1886 - 1924). He started climbing at age six.
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This is magnificent and yet again proof that we are born with that certain fire in our souls of passion. Fabulous dearest Cassie. 🌹
Thank you dear Teddy. A huge admirer of this mountaineer who tragically died on Everest. 🌹
Doing what he loved ❤️
I always find your poetry so easy flowing and enjoyable to read, an ability i do not have. This ones a little treasure , thank you Cassie
Dear Tobani, thank you very much for that lovely compliment. Your own poetry ranks highly in my opinion. Always pleased to read you.
You are very welcome and Thank you for kind words
Good write Cassie.
Thank you Orchi, pleased you enjoyed this poem.
I've watched parkour before and this brought that to mind. Moving on to mountain climbing. A nostalgic write Cassie and one that has an outcome. Lovely
Thank you Soren. Had to look up parkour, which is a new word for me, so I have learned something today. Pleased you enjoyed this poem, a fascinating British Mountaineerr, who paid the price.
hi Cassie another beautiful poem
and piece of history the circumstances of his death
remain a mystery his climbing partner was never found
they dont know he reached top when he fell
your poem has described his life amazingly
poetry documentry of dedicated climber
who will remain part of history
your talent is never ending
you are an amazing writer jim xx
Thank you Jim for a lovely review. You know all about him, a hero of mine. Fascinating ambition he had, to climb mountains. So pleased you enjoyed this dedication to him. Been busy last couple of days.
hi Cassie i love stuff like this
the way you told the story
was brilliant they made a film called everest
ewan mcgregor played him
what you been busy with christmas stuff
hope you keeping warm and cozy
thank you for always lovely comment
keep warm by the fire stay safe jim xxx
Wonderful Cassie! Mallory and other mountaineers fascinate me. I would not have ths courage they do, though my mind often climbs those peaks. 😂 Thank you for this my friend!
Thank you Tristan. I climb mountains in my mind too 😂. I have been fascinated with Mallory and his part in mountaineering history for some time. Such an interesting character, and totally driven.
For sure he was! Very interesting character in deed. You're welcome Cassie!
That took me to a few places this morning:
Smooth poem which climbed effortlessly to its conclusion;
Information on a historical figure which tickles the interest.
Reminded of my admiration of rock climbing.
Prompted Soren’s mention of parkour, which parallels my fascination.
Polished interesting write, Cassie.
Thanks Dave. Mallory’s part in mountaineering history is fascinating. Well worth reading up on him. Totally driven to achieve his dream. Thanks for that lovely compliment. Much appreciated.
I believe that Mallory did reach the top of Everest as when his body was found in 1999 the photograph of his wife was not on it as he had said he would leave that photo on the top of Everest. Irvine who climber with Mallory has never been found an if he ever is their camera should be with him.
Andy
Hello Andy, I share the same view as you do. I believe he died on the descent for the same reason you do. Irvine’s remains have been found recently I believe. Sad ending for the pair of them. We need to find the camera! Many thanks for stopping by.
i agree. i read this nugget too
The scale of such thoughts and processes are of a magnitude that takes years to digest !
Thank you arqios. Mallory was a totally driven man, determined to achieve his dreams. Well worth reading up on him.
Wow, I love this, and love the idea of the boy and would-be explorer climbing to the roof. A fine write.
Many thanks Tom. He was totally driven to achieve his dreams. I appreciate you stopping by.
Really liked that . Good Tribute.
I get dizzy wearing thick socks .
And he may of got to the Top of Everest , we don’t know.
A beautiful poem
and touching story
with a touch of
melancholy, the
risks mountain 🏔️
climbers take...
Amazing read,
rock solid
penning poetess!! 💯
Best wishes!! 🍀 🤗 🌹 🐦 Thad
You serve as such a nice counterbalance to my usual pessimism. this is just charming. Everest loomed large creating possibilities, indeed. very nice.
such a beautiful insight about how mallory's journey would have begun. i have read his story and his dedication and obsession with mountain climbing is well documented
good write
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