Michael Dom
For the Gordon Secondary School Kokoda trekkers, September 1996
It’s tough, bloody hard work
Climbing mountains
Any kind of mountain
Whether it be Maguli Range
And the Golden Staircase
Or a mountain of homework
But once you’re at the top
It’s a fantastic feeling
And a magnificent view
It’s a long road we’re traveling on
And if you’re doing it by yourself
It’s a very lonely one
So look to your brother
He may need a hand with his pack
And look to your sister
You may need to carry her
On your back
Don’t worry about the pain
Or the dampness
And the drizzling rain
The night that’s so cold
Will soon grow old
Be brave be bold
Put one foot before the other
And keep your eyes on the track
Don’t even think about
The load on your back
‘Cause when you reach
The end of your journey
And you sit back
Relax and reminisce
You may just laugh
And say with a heartfelt wish
I’ll be back.
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