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