Mountain Climbin'

Out there, seemingly everywhere, await mountains upon mountains to be conquered
Some of us choose to plunge ahead, while many are deterred

What is this fear and apprehension that pervades our bodies?
What is the curiosity and desire that frizzle our jollies?

When a HUGE, ROUGH, formidable structure stares you in the face...
Will you prepare yourself for the task at hand or seclude yourself in a more restful place?

Oh! Don't worry! This piece of nature is sure to present itself...
It's funny how mother nature works but one must secure his straps or else cry for help

Nobody said it was going to be easy, nor did anyone say it was going to be fun.
That burning desire to make it to the top, that feeling of wanting to be up near the sun

If you feel like you want to stop...
Just wipe the sweat from your face and keep reachin' for the top

When your arms and legs begin to tire...
Rest for a while if need be but let your HEART lift you higher 

Amid your climb, please don't look down...
'Cause if you do, you might fall into the temptation of turning around

And remember, keep steady your pace...
'Cause each stride upward will get you to that desirous place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 11/8/2017 8:04:00 PM
Oh Stewart, mountain climbing is not for me. I rather have two feet on the ground. Have anice evening my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/13/2017 12:23:00 PM
I lkie to swim I am the water signs.
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Stewart Watkins
Date: 11/8/2017 8:07:00 PM
I'm a GOAT (Capricorn), so climbing is in my nature. We all have our place in this earthly plane. :-)
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