"Goddess of the Sky"
Why they climb. A Haiku.
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High above the rest,
Fear-inspiring your summit—
A heavenly peek.
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In Nepali, the name for Mt. Everest is "Sagarmatha" which means "Goddess of the Sky."
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About the Creator
Lena Folkert
Alaskan Grown Freelance Writer 🤍 Lover of Prose
Former Deckhand & Barista 🤍 Always a Pleaser & Eggshell-Walker
Lifelong Animal Lover & Whisperer 🤍 Ever the Student & Seeker
Traveler 🤍 Dreamer 🤍 Wanderer
Happily Lost 🤍 Luckily in Love
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Comments (10)
Lena, your words speak. Well written. Tremendously enjoyed!❤️
Wow, that's your artwork? What's the medium? Both art and poem equally beautiful! Kudos!
Beautifully constructed! I love it!
Beautiful, Just lovely
Absolutely beautiful, Lena! I’m so glad you included the note, too. It definitely helps with the appreciation of the haiku.
Stunning!!! Left a heart!!!
This is so beautiful!
Great piece. Love that last line.
I loved your play on words in the last line! Beautiful :)
Lovely words and wonderful to see you back