Ascend

We often forget
that the well-traveled path
was paved by despair and caution
as we lose our bravery
with years of hard lessons
but the climb is the path
we did not know we sought
the less-traveled difference
to bring us closer to home
we ascend
at times unwillingly
but steady on our feet
reaching out to grasp our goals
along the strenuous journey – Caroline A. Slee