Straight to the top

I fell in a canyon
At the edge of a cliff

When I hit the ground
I ended up stiff

It took me an hour
To begin to get up

But a stranger walked by
To water my cup

My thirst quenched,
I started to put on my gear

And walked to the bottom
Of the cliff that I fear

I started out slow
But continued to climb

Losing my grip
A couple of times

I re-chalked my hands
To reduce the sweat

And rechecked the carabineer
In order to get

Past the overhang
To a clear view

Straight to the top
Where I could see you