I thought I was at the base of the mountain, ready to start climbing,
but I realise that I am actually
at Mountain Equipment Co-op
looking for supplies.
I have to be on the mountain
ready or not
and I need ropes,
and crampons,
and carabiners.
I need to know how to climb.
I want to climb
I want to see the view from the heights
know I’ve conquered my fears
risen above
fought a good fight.
So I am heading to
the base camp, looking up,
and starting the climb,
armed with attitude
perseverance,
hope,
faith,
and desire.
I will climb this mountain
step
by
step.
