Ride of Silence (climb)

Another turn of the crank

you are still climbing this hill

draw deeply from the well 

of your  strength

as there’s euphoria in effort

as there is grace in toil 

there is power in rest

now rest awhile

quench thirst

where there is hurt

soothe

where doubt lingers

let it be quelled

you are still climbing this hill

let your pulse slow

let your breath come easy

be at peace with the secret part of yourself 

you’ve carried this high

share peace with those who came before

leave peace for those that will follow

you are still climbing this hill

find your balance again on two wheels 

another turn of the crank

you are climbing