Mountains

These mountains that I walk
Traversing peak to peak
Remind me as I talk
Of what it is I seek

So distant at the start
That image in my head
But trusting in my heart
Keep to the path I tread

At last the trees give way
My goal is now in sight
'Twill cost much of the day
Yet seems as though I might

A final test of strength
Brings me to the summit
I gaze unbound at length
Finally, I've done it

Can't stay up forever
It strikes me walking down
Today's true endeavour
The journey, not the crown