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Take a Step

I reach deep down inside, into my chest of gold Digging and searching, for that courage of old To conquer my fears, and get through the pain To have faith that it'll be ok, so I don't go insane Found my token of treasure, I give it a kiss Thankful to have what I need at a time like this Seems so impossible to face the world, but I just cant quit Wont be able to reach the mountaintop, if I'm prone to sit One step at a time, eyes forward and never looking back My mind's focused, now my heart's steady and surely on track Head's to the sky, like a steel mountain it can't go down Too far along in my journey, too late to turn around Slipped and stumbled on a rock, there’s no time to stop Gotta get back up, keep going, yes I can see the top Body rapidly weakens, but the spirit remains strong Since I last got to breathe and rest, it’s been far too long Finally the time is near, almost at my destination Made it this far with poignant love and motivation Fingertips extended out, within my reach, I want it bad I can make it, I can do it, despite the challenges I just had Standing at the top, on my feet, inhale a chunk of air Looking down, what the world thinks of me, I don't care It's my biggest dream that I've accomplished and achieved It's in myself that I finally trusted and truly believed Life's a workout, give it your all till the last rep Can't fulfill your destiny, till you take the first step.....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/16/2013 6:46:00 PM
I don't understand when you say you wish you could write as well as I, Steven...I think you do better than I! This is great...inspirational, introspective....I'm glad you know to "take a step" as you already know there's no other way. : ) Annalise
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Steven Dean
Date: 3/18/2013 8:10:00 PM
I humbly and sincerely appreciate such a great compliment, but I do think your work is magnificent. Although yes the goal of this one was to be inspirational, thanks for reading. :-)
Date: 12/28/2012 4:27:00 PM
thanks for sharing xoxo pd
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Steven Dean
Date: 1/5/2013 12:10:00 AM
You're welcome, thanks for reading pd. :-)
Date: 12/28/2012 5:02:00 AM
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step and will never end until you take it. Love your poem and strength and welcome to the site Steven xx
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Steven Dean
Date: 12/28/2012 5:30:00 AM
Thanks for the welcoming Mandy, I'm truly glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 12/27/2012 7:16:00 PM
very well written and touching too Steven ...love,Deb
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Steven Dean
Date: 12/28/2012 5:29:00 AM
Thanks a million Deb..

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