Calming my breath to bring focus
at each step in front of me.
Not on the peak, not on the person ahead of me.
Just the next step is where my focus would be.
I look up and my head swims,
fear creeps up inside.
No amount of preparation seems enough
when the goal is in sight.
Fear starts to swell,
growing and it expands.
Legs shiver, feet tremble,
thoughts arrive in my mind.
Ruminations 