This is a poem that I wrote for the Poetry Challenge this week.  My husband preached last night and reminisced about his Alma Mater, which was a unique school.  They wore uniforms and on the blazer they had a badge with the school motto on it, and among other things, a tiny picture of three doves who had no feet, showing that we should never settle until we reach our goals.  I hope you enjoy this poem, dedicated to Lawrence, My dear spouse.

THE LADDER

SURSUM PRORSUSQUE

Their motto for success

Onward and upward

Striving for their best

Three little doves

Worn upon their chests

Having no feet

Because it was their quest

To move ever forward

Constantly in flight

Striving for excellence

Trying with all their might

To reach for goals so lofty

Victory in sight

Humble, yet proud

To always do the right

Until their lives were over

The last time they would rise

Sit down in heavenly places

And claim the final prize.

Bonnie Marran, March 2007