~the Last Rung On Your Ladder Poem by Adeline Foster
~the Last Rung On Your Ladder
~ The Last Rung On Your Ladder
Well-up my tears in a bottle;
Fling them into the sea;
You didn’t hear my heart cry; you were looking too high.
The last rung on your ladder was me.
I was the last rung on your ladder,
Taken for granted too long.
Now, as you come down, watch that step at the ground;
The last rung on your ladder is gone.
I was sure of your love at the outset,
Sure that the future was fine;
But I woke up to find you had left me behind,
Down here at the end of the line.
I was the last rung on your ladder,
Taken for granted too long.
Now, as you come down, watch that step at the ground;
The last rung on your ladder is gone.
I was there when you needed my loving;
I only asked some of your time;
But my needs had to wait until now it’s too late.
The last rung on your ladder was mine.
I was the last rung on your ladder,
Taken for granted too long.
Now, as you come down, watch that step at the ground;
The last rung on your ladder is gone.
Wow, you're right, I do like this one, (among others you have written) . Hope you find someone who respects you and never takes you for granted again. Thank you so much for sharing.
i can see why...uh i am sorry guys are jerks huh? i loved it though great emotion and repetitive lines beautiful you are worthy of being a poetry instructor lol
There is a beautiful cadence and expression in this poem. It was an enjoyable read.
An established fact......what goes up...............must..............come down!
Wow! ! ! ! This is so powerful... thank you for recommending it to me. Unfortunately, it doesn't remind me of my current situation but rather my ex: /
So sad. Another stunning poem. I will be reading more of your work.
Brilliantly woven, Poetic yet lyrical at the same time. very splendid! !
I love this poem, rings very true. I read quite a few of your poems and I'm honored to have received so many wonderful comments from such a talented writer. Keep it up and I'll keep mine up: -)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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11/15/2025 7:22:48 PM # 1.0.0
Your repetative emphasis onlast rung on your ladder just jells it. Sad, but Iliked it Another 10