Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Mountains

Mountains.

We come across them in our lives.
They could be huge mountain ranges that seem to stretch for miles and miles
and level ground don't seem to draw nigh.
Or they could be small hills
that can be conquered in a day or two.
Maybe even a second.

But, how do you cross the mountains?

Some do it and sacrifice their friends in the process.
Bring their friends way up high then steal their tanks of air and life.
Leave them to die, unwilling martyrs.

Others choose to trudge through it by themselves.
Though few come out alive.

Still some start with many bags.
Burdens, weights.
Some leave them along the way
Others seem to collect more
that weighs them down.

Do you trek by yourself
Or travel in a group?
Do you see the stars with somebody
Or do you not notice them at all?

And that which lies beyond the mountains?
You.