Ode To a Path
Some folks love a precarious scramble
While others prefer a more genteel amble
Some only content with vertiginous drop
To parry and conquer on their way to the top
Two steps forward then slide one back
The hardest way up, on the steepest track
Hold your nerve when you make your next move
Trust your boots in this slippery groove
Hearts are racing, legs like clay, three hours in we've done 3K
Keep the faith and don't forsake, soon we'll have banana break
Skating on marbles on the descent, knees complaining, energy spent
Take a breather, mustn't grumble, take the praise for your last tumble
Now me I prefer a wide thoroughfare
A well laid path created with care
With steep elevation and generous wingspan
I boldly stride out knowing I can:
Hold my head up high and look at the sky
Walk side by side or let others pass by
Take in the views all the way to the peak
Check out the birds, in the sky so to speak
Take a photo, eat some cake, even take a comfort break
Swap a story, share a joke, be light hearted, go for broke
Lead from the front or bring up the rear
There's room to manoeuvre, there's room to change gear
To walk unrestricted with space to avail
On a phenomenal, first class, fabulous trail
Copyright © Kevin Dale | Year Posted 2020
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