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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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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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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Date: 12/28/2012 5:29:00 AM
Thanks a million Deb..
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