Conquering Mount Doom
A long time ago, I feared heights, but still decided to climb and conquer Mount Doom!
Even though my path was rickety, I was determined to climb to the top just as Sam Wise did carrying Frodo on his shoulder all the up the side of Mount Doom. However, I alone lugged a heavy backpack upon my shoulder.
Slowly and unsteady, I climbed one laborious step at a time up the side of that steep incline. I kept thinking one hand, one foot, one step at a time to the top just like Sam Wise. Finally, reaching the top looking down into the fiery pit of dizzyness, I braced myself reaching into my backpack I produced the magic giver of light, reaching up I bravely changed the ceiling fixture light bulb.
Shaking, I made my way down one step after another until the tips of my toes touched the carpet. Not relaxing until both feet were firmly on the rug, I signed a great relief.
I alone conquered Mount Doom! Now to muster up enough courage to overcome the dark cellar steps into the caves of Moria below.
JB Wocoski