Stairway To Heaven

Poetic Asides Prompt 29 ' Steps '


The stairway to heaven
is not what it seems
It is climbed by dullards
taking measured steps
tripping over themselves

Pathetic,self delusional and mediocre
these unfortunate clods
are only able to present a poor pastiche
of their aspirations built on
A flimsy house of cards

Unable to unlock stick insect limbs
to leap bound or frolic in joy
They conspire to cripple those who can
plotting from their joyless lairs
breathing depressing drivel
on to the page with tedious regularity