Sun beats down on loose stones
Beneath climbing feet.
Heavy pack rests
On weary shoulders.
Sweating brow, dry throat, burning eyes.
Moisture absorbed by hot dry skin.
Heavy burdens rest
On weary shoulders.
Tired body accomplishes
Tasks of the mind.
Cool winds strong
Where the peak is high.
Heavy burdens fade.
This poem describes the feeling of accomplishment of a hike up a mountain, with a hint of comparison to conquering life's troubles. Feeling the sun and the breeze on a beautiful day in nature is a conquering feeling.
