Linda Frances

Linda Frances

What is Success?

There was once a girl who didn’t stopUntil she climbed the highest mountain.Success I shall have she thoughtWhen I reach the top of the mountain.She went passed towns and citiesReached fields and valleys.There was a fear in her mindTo be standing or sitting still.If I don’t keep moving forwardI will never reach top of the mountain.She didn’t see the sun and the moonWaving and smiling with her.She swam a broad riverIgnored the swans speaking.She walked through a dry plateauThe sun was beating on herBut didn’t feel sorry for her.At last she was standingAt the foot of the craggy mountainAnd finally reached the top.She put down her rucksackThat was heavy on her back.Hey, I’ve reached the top!But, but why am I not content?Do you know why she’s not? In all her maddening conquestShe forgot to stop and pauseTo soak up the beautiful placesIgnored the magic of the starsSpeak to loving caring peopleLearn about the places passed by.She never took the timeTo simply being a human!