A Prayer for October
To journey with joy and take the prize
I am climbing another mountain,
that is towering,
in an unfamiliar territory.
My body is getting out of position often,
I am catching my breath
and learning to relax my shoulders.
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It is different from before.
Here, rest is needed more than speed,
the mind needs to see clearer than the eyes.
Fear might be felt along the way.
Yet, the courage that will lead
is the progress I have made since last October.
This is not where I was.
My feet have thrived in rugged places.
They will again.
And this time,
I am better prepared.
I will journey with joy
and still take the prize.
It is a new month.
If you will be climbing another mountain,
that is towering,
in unfamiliar territory,
your body might get out of position often.
You might be catching your breath
and learning to relax your shoulders.
It might be different from before,
and maybe rest is needed more than speed,
and your mind will need to see clearer than your eyes.
Fear will be felt along the way.
Yet, the courage that will lead
is the progress you have made since last October.
This is not where you were.
Your feet have thrived in rugged places.
They will again.
This time,
you are better prepared.
You will journey with joy,
and still take the prize.
