I once fell off a mountain, I'd long wanted to climb.
I tracked upwards for hours, it all seemed so sublime.
And finally at the summit, I surveyed the great southwest,
Twenty Nine palms below, I thought I'd passed the test.
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Awesome pardner! I know exactly what you’re saying here; beautiful country sometimes seems to demand a price be paid! I’m glad you didn’t have to pay the full price! Peace mi hermano...
line 5 i'd use " But" OR " though" , not both here. " My face looking for California gold." i got a GOOD laugh here. Find any? Another fine job, & to MyPoemList & probably to share on PH. I'm glad you're still about H.M.S. PoemHunter. bri :)