I looked up, gripping my rope,
wondering if I could truly conquer this mountain,
climb, battle, traverse to the peak.
I breathe; I pause.
Courage ignites within me,
warming my spirit, my resolve.
Equipment poised, eager to assist,
I step forward.
With each deliberate stride, I inch upwards,
mastering every groove and hold,
as if the mountain carved them just for me.
I push through, driven...
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