Hurdles
By luigi_pagano
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We are in awe of the mountaineers
who reached the top of the K2
and we express our admiration
for their adventurous derring-do.
Cheers and applause are reserved
for astronauts who go into space
to explore the universe knowing
there are obstacles they may face.
But all endeavours and activities,
even the ones that are mundane,
may encounter unforeseen hurdles
that are the source of great strain.
Fairly recently the world sustained
a quite severe and sudden knock.
Slow recovery from a pandemic
seems to be the. stumbling block
to human life being able to return
to anything resembling normality,
without regulations and restrictions
and the resumption of hospitality.
© Luigi Pagano 2021
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Comments
Some great rhythm and rhyme
Some great rhythm and rhyme in each stanza of this poem Luigi.
It's amazing when there's a need to achieve great heights, the determination some humans will go to when faced with obstacles.
I always think of people with disabilities who overcome drawbacks to become great in what they achieve.
Great poem for the I P Luigi.
Jenny. xx
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Sometimes life can be like a steeplechase
Sometimes life can be like a steeplechase in athletics and also simply the perserverence event "hurdles"?
It is good to celebrate these great people and recognise their courage and perseverence and I mean every body who is competing against "normal people" and on their own terms. And it is not just physical such as in sport. Sometimes too people can be very jealuos if a guy likes that beats him and succeeds.
Cheerio! Nolan
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Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed
Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed this. So neatly done. x
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Hi Luigi,
Hi Luigi,
Great rhyming in this poem, Luigi. It rattled along at a pace and worked very well !!!
Hilary 
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