To Climb Mount Fuji
For the Vocal "High-Ku" Challenge
This is for the Vocal "High-Ku" Challenge which you can read below. I have taken a Japanese volcano, Mount Fuji (the second-highest volcano in Asia) as the subject as it combines height, size and power in the form of destructive fire and lava. There will be no more entries from me.
Brian Eno's "Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)" captures the mood of this idea. Take a listen.
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I Will Ascend This
Mount Of Burning Ice And Fire
Mighty Mount Fuji
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It is fabulous..love it!!
This is brilliant Mike, your perspective is very fresh with everything I read. Fantastic work!
Beautifully written. I just love this poem, especially the second line!!
That second line is jealousy-inducing. Great High-ku, thank you for sharing!π₯π₯
I've gone up an active volcano in Guatemala... it is a surreal experience
Nice one.
Love it! Haiku is a personal favorite for me.
As always, this was just so fantastic!
Classic structure
Great choice! The contrast of ice and fire is so impactful.
I loved 'burning ice and fire'. So great!!
Mike, it's outstandungπ