Where to start

sorenbarrett

To set a footing on a cloud, a sunbeam ladder to the sky
A nest in heaven your goal, why do you set your sights so high
Rock bottom, a solid foundation upon which to build
Not pinned to rainbows or castles in the sky, but sweat spilled 
From dirt poor, poured around the corner stone to affirm
Adversity's diversity, solid building blocks, toughness confirm
Between rock and a hard place, cuddled by what is stone rough
Mortar of mixed scabs and blood, stone scars will make your building tough

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  • orchidee

    A fine write SB. Yes, I started at the bottom, I was climbing a ladder and the first rung was broke, so I fell back to earth! lol. KP asks me - you telling porkies there?!

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Orchi for the read and support. Nothing worse than a ladder with broken rungs unless it's a singer with no lungs.

    • Michael Edwards

      You need a foundation which is sturdy and sound
      and though you might try
      You can't reach for the sky
      if your feet are not firmly stowed on the ground

      • sorenbarrett

        Ah thank you Michael there you go an answer in poetic form indeed. I appreciate the kind words my friend.

      • Paul Bell

        We all want a skyscraper to the sky, one step from heaven.
        Sadly, only the money people reach those heights, and they don't care who sweated to get them up there.
        Glad I just aimed for a bungalow.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks Paul for the read and understanding words or support but even a peaceful cave would suffice for me

        • orchidee

          You started? I will, when I've mended this ladder. lol.

          • sorenbarrett

            One step at a time Orchi thanks so much

          • Teddy.15

            The foundations are everything, kudos my dear. sorrenbarret 🌹

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you so much my poetic friend your encouraging words of support again raise my spirits and make my day

            • Kevin Hulme

              I know from experience never to set my Goals too high. Good Write.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Kevin for the read and understanding it is appreciated

              • Goldfinch60

                We may start that way soren but our dreams being with the clouds will come true when our life becomes so good.

                Andy

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks Gold positivity is a wonderful quality appreciate your words my friend

                • Aman 12

                  castles in the sky..those lofty aspirations and the gritty survival of life.. so well written.i dont want to call this satire... but a mirror to false optimism.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you Aman I deeply appreciate you taking time to read this piece and your understanding comment of encouragement.



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