Finding the courage
to conquer a fear of heights
reaching beyond the weakness
to ski down a hill with delight
With great gumption
I slid onto the lift
taking a deep breath
looking down at the snow drifts
Such beauty as
I looked down at the trees
a sudden fear of falling
a shiver in my knees
Making it to the top
beginning to go down the hill
wind on my face
such a thrill
Fantastic speed
freedom conquering the slope
trees sparkle with ice
wish I had a periscope
Down at the bottom
excited at the revelation
riding in the air is an adventure
not fear but exhilaration
Rushing to the lift
rising toward the sun
now one with nature
enjoying the fun
copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce
Piper's Adventures 
Beautiful! So courageous!
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
I’ve never skied but I’ve heard its cool! A beautiful poem Debbie! Xx
Thank you. I went on a ski trip when in my teenage years. The scenery was beautiful and it was a cool experience. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
It takes a long while but when you get there it is something else…….
Man, what a ride… I could feel the wind and spray on my face, from your description, Debbie. Even though I have never witnessed this first hand, I have seen enough video to understand the process.
Skiing was a fun adventure that I did in my teenage years. The wind and spray on your face is a wonderful experience. Thanks for reading. Hope that you have a Happy New Year!
A fun post Debbie. I’m sure you’re still up to it. Takes a long while to get that smooth flow down the slope but when you do it’s exhilarating. I’m going again this year after a very long break. Wish me luck. An expensive sport though…….
Thank you. It’s going to be a lot fun for you going skiing this year. Enjoy the experience! Have a wonderful day!