Stay On Top

View of high point 'Ben Mor' from 'cairn' on 'Scridain' overlooking 'Loch Scridain'.

Isle of Mull, Scotland

Stay On Top

8/19/11

It's no easy task

keeping at peak performance

in myriad human endeavors

as stimulus constantly bombards

and effects playing field

plus individuals who strive

toward some self-appointed goal

that promises satisfaction, joy,

when all's said, done,

often coming up short

where compromises are made

to rework one's trajectory

while duties pile up

becoming 'have to' list

limiting freedom of movement,

though suggesting later rewards

for hunkering down, completing

even the littlest task

which begins snowball energy,

released, received, in bits

until momentum takes over

turning into dependable power

run through our system,

more capable of performing

admirably when life demands

we stay on top.