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The Ascent
What does it take to ascend a mountain?
Some say it takes a trained knowledge
of the ropes and anchors
Others say it takes a natural courage and will of mind
Others still say ascending a mountain takes nothing more than a good pair of boots
I say the ascent will take a special type of person
Not he who begins to run for the summit
Or he who takes the turtle's pace
But rather, the one who would edge a cliff without looking down
Who would continue upwards as new heights continue to unfold
The one who fills their eyes with beauty
Their minds with a gritty determination
And their hearts with peace
These are those who the mountain will cherish
And who will cherish the mountain- forevermore
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