Tried At Altitude lyrics

In the high mountains

Far above the tree line

Where rock, and scree lie

Snow and ice reign too

Oxygen so sparse there

As if to grasp it in mid air

Like precious fruits of life

To sustain breath labored

The stinging wind cold

That bites at ears and nose

Finding fingers feel afire

Bones pang as if splinted

Moustache frozen solid

Growing in every breath

Mind fogged by altitude

No hunger, save for oxygen

The chattering of gear slung

Screws, flukes and pickets

A pack that groans along

Speaking out on every step

Crampons feel as if affixed

Hampered, heavy steps trod

The cold seeps in through

Its grip on the ice axe head

A storm has blown in

Covering all features sharp

In a blinding blanket white

Darkness dawns, shadows stilled

Everything in ableptic haze

A kingdom cragged gone blank

Its perils well camouflaged

Only the seasoned survive

The trek is treacherous

Disheartening at times

The measure of men here

Tis easy to perish too

If only but to fall asleep

A dreamless slumber e'er near

Where there is warmth plenty

And hardships are e'er eased

Still trudging ever onward

The thought to quit concealed

Its voice muted in purpose

That failure would not keep

Tried at altitude, alone so

Self tried and tested there

Where luck and skill prevail

Its outcome e'er uncertain

• Artist:Ww Ww