The Hike

The mountain seems high
so far in the sky
should you even try

Yes, you should !!
look down, you have already come so far
don't frown and try to raise the bar
just come out of the clouds and begin the climb
March ahead one step at a time

Pause sometimes to stare at the view
Feel this moment, make memories a few
Sometimes the golden sunshine and the lovely hue
Or the muddy trail you are just passing through

Because what you see now you will not see again
the warmth of the sun and the chills of the rain
and all the mysteries of this glorious mountain
The dare of the climb and the thrill of the cliff and the peacefulness of the plain

Once in a while you would hit a rock
With a hurt toe, you would want to stop
but don't lose hope just learn to cope
it's all worth for the delightful view at the top
This is the hike of a lifetime
so just march ahead one step at a time

Harding Ice Field hike in Alaska