Ascent

At the base
I'm forced to climb
regardless of whether or not
I'm ready

Though I constantly struggle
stumble and fall
and sweat and toil
and cry
for mercy

For there's not much worse
than an effort, a work, a sacrifice
and a love
unrequited

Teaching's taught me
patience is key

Because all of it is climbable
even the steepest of mountains
in even the darkest of nights
and once you summit and later
return home,
what lies before you
in front of you*
is nothing short of beautiful.















*and under you since at heights this high, nothing's above you.
just look at the picture.