A new mountain to climb
One that's cold, steep and high
But with no other choice
I simply must try

I feel just like Atlas
With the world's weight to bear
As I trudge up the mountain
Struggling to breathe the thin air

My strength is tested
And I'm feeling weak
My endurance is challenged
And I'm far from the peak

The top of the mountain
My one chance at peace
I fight through the pain
That simply won't cease

My goal's out of sight
But never out of mind
As I follow that path
That climbs while it winds

The journey is getting harder
Will I make it to the top?
I don't know if I can
But I simply can not stop!

I've got to keep on climbing
If I don't I'll die
But from here at the bottom
The top looks so high!

Though it seems out of reach
I have to strive
I must reach the peak
If I want to survive

I can't give up
No matter how high
I'll climb to the top
Or die while I try!