A Poem: Upward

"Upward"

Push I do against the rock

The boulder that strains my body

The hill so steep

Is it a mountain?

Into your eyesight look

Will I see recognition?

Will I see anger?

Along the road you travel

I see you fall in pain

By your side I lift you up

I hold you close

Comfort I dispense

Forward you move 

Leaning hard on me 

I feel alone on this mountain

Still pushing on this boulder

Through the valleys of my face

The sweat rushes like a spring rapid

Rough edges dig into my skin

Pierce my flesh

The pain and agony

Still I push you up this hill

From time to time 

You try to roll aside

You try to roll back down

Dig in I do

With all my might

For I don't want you to fall

Alone on this mountain?

Alone in my quest?

Alone with this boulder?

Upwards I beg

I plea for help

For I do not want you to fall

On my back the

Cool touch of a warm hand

A whisper in the wind

"Don't give up"

Again I dig in and dig deep

And again I continue to push 

Upwards