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Why I Lift
May 16, 2017
To me, it was never just lifting,
It was beyond the ironclad weight.
Those long days listening to music and jamming
That went far into the night and late
People admire my dedication and hard work,
But there’s a lot more to the process
Than the bench press and clean jerk.
I’m not looking to wow or impress!
Everyone is good at something,
We are all born with a natural talent.
If you don’t know what that is, keep hunting
For there’s one talent for you and one you for this planet.
In life, we all lift our weight,
For it is our fate.
© Daniel A., Monte Vista, CO
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The reason I wrote this piece is to give a reason for why I enjoy lifting weights so much and being healthy. To me, it is beyond what is seen. Just like how there are themes to stories, I believe there is a theme and lesson to be learned through my habit that only I can understand and benefit, just like everyone has their own personal lessons to learn.