The wind is fierce

As she begins her climb

Lean forward, head down

Arms pump

to get her knees up

She shortens her stride

The hill is the obstacle

She needs to confront

No way around it but up

Begins the conversation

Resign to the elevation

Turn around, aren’t you feeling ill?

The thoughts zoom in

But she is ready-

Strong and steady

I will keep pushing

Her legs are strong

Her mind is too

I will repeat these thoughts

I know what is true

She will get up this hill

Her mind in control

I will make it to the top

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