One More Hill, a gruelling cross country race
Seemingly endless peaks to climb at fast pace
Last year progressed like climbing another hill
Enthusiastic start gradually ground to a standstill

Near pinnacle meandered to a perilous road
Contrived to land in a serious implode mode
Agony of war and toxic climate are worrisome
Competing jingoism and insensitivity irksome

Herculean task to clamber out valley of despair
Resolute determination for remedy and repair
Fading memories urge sharp course correction
Universal brotherhood requires resurrection

Resurgent euphoria again brings new hope
Promising dreams of success on a long rope
Expectations of achievements, new pursuit
Renew firm resolve to reach for sweet fruit

With every bit of energy ascend inviting summit
Motivation and enthusiasm must never plummet
Shed miasma of failure and loads of expectation
To conquer final peak of ecstasy and redemption