The path up and down is one and the same. – Heraclitus
My mind told me that the climb to the mountaintop would be hard.
Now my knees tell me that the journey back is the true challenge.
Wish you were here to share it with me.
This bit of lazy Sunday poetic fun was inspired by an epigraph challenge from Miz Quickly and a postcard prompt from NaPoWriMo.
the raven's eye 
Yes, excellent! I also think that the way down is the toughest.
Thanks. Still pondering whether my sentiments here are trite or profound. Probably a mix of both. There is a lot more to the journey than we believe at first, I think.
The path back is the hardest and esp if you are alone.
And the photo underscores.
Yup, going up is easier. We went up this place ‘Hawk Mountain” – didn’t make it to the top. But got to see Eagles… and see for miles! Thanks for the memory!