Mountains Too Tall

[Justin Deming]

This is beautiful, Mark.

[Mark Starlin]

Thanks, Justin. 🤓

[Jill CampbellMason]

Glad your sliver of heart has not wounded you!

[Mark Starlin]

Thanks, Jill. It's good to leave slivers of our hearts as we go.

[3musesmerge]

Touched me deeply.

When I worked in kindergarten and fearlessly led 20+ little ones to the playground we often chanted:

Going on a bear hunt, but we’re not afraid…

Oh no! A mountain!

Can’t go over it, can’t go under it, can’t go through it…

We’ll have to go around it!

You go around quite amazingly Mark!

[Mark Starlin]

Thanks, 3. We all have to find our own path. Then learn to appreciate it. 🤓

[Sharron Bassano]

"Each note a stepping stone"...."Each word a stepping stone"....

This piece is such a lovely encapsulation of a whole life, and, seriously, Mark, many more than a few wander by and enjoy your offerings. I often hear people say that age is only a number, it means nothing, but I think age is everything. It contains everything we've ever done, seen, been, felt, and allows us to write thoughtful words such as these.

[Mark Starlin]

So true. Our life experiences make us who we are. And provide the gift of memories. And as anyone of a certain age knows, the journey, not the destination, is the best part.

Thank you, Sarron. I always appreciate you reading and responding.

[Sharron Bassano]

👍🏻

[Jack Herlocker]

Awww! I’ve known you long enough to know exactly what you meant, Mark! Beautifully written! 💚💚💚

[Mark Starlin]

Thanks, Jack. I am blessed to have readers like you.

[Richard Ritenbaugh]

So few of us reach the top of the mountain, but the climbing--there's the challenge!

[Mark Starlin]

Exactly. The climb/journey is what it is really about. And so many miss it by being too focused on the destination. Thanks, Richard.

[Richard Ritenbaugh]

You're welcome!

[Sunil Anand]

Beautiful bro!

[Mark Starlin]

Thank you, Sunil. 🤓