Peaks and Valleys

From peak to valley
He tumbled
A pebble
In the tumultuous runoff
Of his own emotions
Finally released
In the awakening spring
After a long, cold winter
Of isolated dissociation

He lay there 
For a while
In the rocky bed
His torrent gouged
Through valley floor
Then stood 
Shook off pain
Shouldered the burden
Of recovery

So began the work
To break new trail
Back to the peaks