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The Climb
Pungent, pine scent
of leaves underfoot
chill in the trees overhead;
 
winter in my face
and in my heart,
I climb for the promise of sunlight.
 
The crest awaits me
the journey revives me
racing against the storm;
 
winter at my heels
ice in my heart,
I struggle for warmth of the sunlight.
 
Redemption eludes me
the hour escapes me
darkness descends o'er the land;
 
fire's comfort instills
calm peace in these hills,
and embers resemble the sunlight.
 
The morning will come
and with it the sun
as snow shines bright o'er the land;
 
the scene will inspire
a journey much higher,
I'll climb ever on toward the sunlight.

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