SOE Journal: Two Feet

“I have 2 feet that have raced in many races
and kept steady running paces
They have stepped over around and under the hearts of men
but before this month, have never gone where I have been

I have 2 legs that i put one in front of the other – left, right
And gasp in awe with every sunrise, sunset and every star lit night

I realize there is a mentality a hiker must have.
It’s not about being the strongest, fittest or forgoing a bath.
It’s about living in the now for each second always wanting more.”

-Cristina “Gonzo” Gonzales

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