The Gauntlet of Cader Idris

By Suzie Pearson

The Gauntlet of Cader Idris

Bring me your white shoes
Bring me your fashion footwear
Bring me your jeans

I’ll make sure there’s mud
I’ll make sure there are rocks galore
I’ll make sure of rain, to really
weigh
              you
                             down

Bring me your hopes for majestic views
Bring me your fastest attempts
Bring me your four legged friends

I’ll bring you cloud, mist, wind
I’ll bring you mudslides, wet rock, trips
I’ll bring you sharp stones for precious paws

Bring me your hopes and dreams
Bring me your sweat and tears
Bring me your blood and soul

Bring me everything you’ve got

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Suzie Pearson is based in Shropshire, UK. Her poetry is inspired by both the beautiful and mundane we see every day and is often approached with humour and touch of whimsy, with the occasional foray into more serious themes. So far, her work has been published in Whispered Words (Writer Shed Press, 2024) and other online publications. More of her work can be found at www.wordsfromanotebook.com or on Instagram: @wordsfromanotebook.