The Uphill Road

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THE UPHILL ROAD

'Does the road wind uphill all the way?

Yes, to the very end.' *

And a good stout pair of walking shoes

Is something I recommend.

The road is certainly not for wimps

Who quickly get out of puff;

There's no let-up from the uppiness

And that makes things quite tough.

This road is designed for walkers

Who never need a rest,

For, sure enough, more road will appear

When you think you've reached the crest.

You hope for a gentle incline 

That will give you some relief,

But no! The dratted upwardness

Is quite beyond belief.

For sure the wind will be bitter. 

For sure it will pour with rain.

Better roll over in your bed 

And go to sleep again.

* With apologies to Christina Rossetti

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ASPIRATION

We aim for the stars

But our own earth detains us

Maybe for ever.

*

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