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The Mountain Man
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The mountain calls out his name
Upward he walks away from pain
Higher and higher he climbs
Each mile distancing his shame
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The summit reached so soon
He overlooks the town below
Not wanting to return home
Content to dwell on heights he knows
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For mountains speak of Majesty
No cruel words are heard on high
For here he’s known as a conquerer
Not a shy sojourner others pass by.
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Wendy/2013
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I am sharing with you some of the pictures I took while on the climb up Mt Becher. They are in the order that I took them.
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It was a breathtaking hike which continued to reward our efforts with scenery that is unlike what one finds at sea level. ( This part of the path was the easiest…)
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One of our sons has climbed this mountain several times.
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The poem was written with him in mind. ( I say this with his permission.)
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He is over six feet tall now, and so I doubt anyone will bully him again as they did in our previous neighborhood.
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Bullies are cowards.
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They fear anyone who does not act and think exactly like they do.
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Bullies need a spiritual awakening.
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Thank goodness there are people who think outside the box.
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Both our sons have great friends now. Our family warmly welcomes them into our home without any reservations.
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Our basement looks like a teen hangout with a large sofa, universal gym, musical instruments, and a ping-pong table. I love hearing homemade music travel up the stairway.
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Abuse is not tolerated here. We all feel free and safe to speak our minds about anything.
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Unconditional respect is encouraged.
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We don’t always get it right; that’s where grace comes in…
Gracious Blessings ~ Wendy
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