mountain tops and valleys
the mountain top
is the best vantage point
to see beyond the daily view
to be inspired by the complete picture
of context, where each part fits,
see how it all comes together
to reach the crest is work,
takes effort and a desire to climb,
heartened by the promise of reward,
a more complete understanding,
a better view.
but the best soil is in the valley,
the safest shelter is in the valley,
the most nurturing pastures
are in the valley,
the work is in the valley.
it is where we live
it is where the work has to be done.
so when taking up the tasks
that take up the day,
my arms want to lift a little harder
to lighten the load of another,
the one next to me I see,
the ones farther down the line
I will never see.