Economically, it was a difficult time
women itched in woollen scarves
men stamped their frosted minds
a cruel wind blew till their steaming chips were down.
..
Socially, it was a treacherous climb
He clung to the frozen earth with hooked toes
vertically
.
.
impossible
pebbles snapping like dragons’ teeth
stressed grass grazing his aching knees.
.
Astrologically, he read the perfect sign
and chose this day to set his sight
at the hill above vast unmolested sea.
.
At the summit
he would put down his heavy pack
lean his broad back against a small patch of undamaged sky
and watch history unfold.
aplaceforpoetry 
Great write…much enjoyed the reading!
Rachael
Errm, have to confess here. I must be a bit dense, but I just didn’t get it. As I say, I’m dense. There’s some great imagery though
Well, as I keep insisting, there is no need for everyone to ‘get’ everything. There is plenty I don’t get. If you like the images, that’s cool – that’s what I like too 🙂