An Uphill Climb
cold sweat
t
r
i
c
k
l
e
s
d
o
w
n
your fevered brow.
the mountain wind,
an unforgiving barrier,
roaring...
"go down!"
pay no mind, friend,
instead, surge
d
r
a
w
p
u
the odds seem
against you.
your body and spirit
scream...
"Please STOP!"
via panting
and labored breathing;
teeth chattering
and on rubber legs...
don't stop, keep
g
n
i
d
n
e
c
s
a
push...
do not quit now!
push, push, push, push...
keep pushing!
you rest
at the top.
Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2024
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