Shh! Don’t say it out loud
don’t admit the task
there’s nothing in it to make you feel proud
at all costs avoid the question,
the number, if asked
Hide all your lists
and the maps with crossed out peaks
don’t mention the ones you’ve missed
and when they ask you, “Why there?”
make up an excuse, don’t admit what you seek
Of the ones you’ve climbed, no one on this earth cares
apart from you, and only then at a certain age
when you are suddenly aware
that you’ve actually only got a few left
in the Torridon range
Finding reasons to head North to Fisher and Fannich
“Why are you heading there in rain and gales?”
a nice trip to Mull, just one more thing, I’ll be quick.
Buying an e-bike, the last red flag,
to ride up those remote trails
Nearly done with More, Dearg, and Bens.
A few more left, my mantra “no regret”
but what will I do, with my time, when it’s come to an end
hmm, “Have you heard of the Corbetts?”