I Choose the Mountain is a popular poem by Howard Simon. The poem explores the themes of resilience, choice, and humans’ connection to nature. It talks about embracing the challenges for growth and the speaker’s choice for a harder path to gain a higher perspective. Born in 1992, Howard Simon is known for his contemplative and introspective writing style, and his works explore the complexities of human emotions and the connection between humans and their environments.
The low lands call
I am tempted to answer
They are offering me a free dwelling
Without having to conquer
The massive mountain makes its move
Beckoning me to ascend
A much more difficult path
To get up the slippery bend
I cannot choose both
I have a choice to make
I must be wise
This will determine my fate
I choose, I choose the mountain
With all its stress and strain
Because only by climbing
Can I rise above the plain
I choose the mountain
And I will never stop climbing
I choose the mountain
And I shall forever be ascending
I choose the mountain