My Everest, I ‘Hike-u’

Summary

The web content is a reflective piece on the author's personal relationship with Mount Everest, inspired by a writing prompt about the natural wonders of the world.

Abstract

The author expresses a deep and complex relationship with Mount Everest, personifying the mountain as an entity that has been both destructive and alluring. Through a blend of personal narrative and poetic haiku, the author contemplates the secrets held by Everest, acknowledges its deadly history, and expresses a determination to conquer it despite the risks. The piece is a response to a writing prompt by Victor Sarkin and Chirag, and extends a challenge to other writers to explore the theme of natural wonders.

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The author views Mount Everest as a challenging and enigmatic force, with a beauty that justifies the risks taken by climbers.
There is a sense of reverence for the mountain, as the author ponders whether historical climber Edmund Hillary had a special connection with Everest.
The author acknowledges the dangers of Everest, including its deadly avalanches and the infamous Khumbu icefall, yet remains undeterred in their aspiration to reach its summit.
The piece conveys a personal challenge to overcome fear and achieve a goal, suggesting that the journey and the struggle are as important as reaching the destination.
The author seems to believe that the natural wonders of the world, specifically Mount Everest, are worthy subjects for poetic expression, choosing to write 'hike-u' poems in response to the mountain's majesty.

GiaB writer’s prompt #2 — the natural wonders of the world

I saw you, I ran, every time I got to your base. Yesterday, I reached Pakistan, then steered the wheel back my trace.

What secrets do you hide? Why are you so cold outside?

You’ve killed and destroyed, many wanderers of the world. You’ve crushed only fresh dreams, my dreams, deemed too mainstream.

And I can’t help but wonder — Was Hillary your first true love? Or, were you bored up there, under a sky too near, his gloves were the first to touch a wonder so steep?

Like the tip of an iceberg, I can see where I want to be — But what about the journey? What about the midway tease?

Meet me with your avalanches, your wind, and Khumbu icefall. One day I won’t let the fears stanch me — I will climb you and I will crawl.

You were worth one, two, and 300 lives Take mine, I no longer mind — for I want to feel your pure beauty that derives and takes breaths away.

Wonders of the world deserve a haiku, or two… But I will ‘hike-u’

Thanks to Victor Sarkin and Chirag for the prompt The Natural Wonders of the World.

Thank you Melissa Bee for inviting me to join.

My Everest, I ‘Hike-u’

GiaB writer’s prompt #2 — the natural wonders of the world

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