THE LONELY ROAD

I have been walking the line
Everything going down just fine
I learn all the road will bring
Before I have my cognac and wine
Tomorrow will be up hill both ways
I’ll carry my shovel and pick
The foreman knows that I work hard
And seldom if ever call in sick
First heat from the sun, then
The wetness of afternoon rain
We are ahead of schedule by a few days
Still made progress in spite of all
No one in their saintly mind can complain
I’m trying but that’s nothing new
Not bragging only telling you
Man, the mountain is tall
Long shadows though won’t make me fall
People ask me what is the reason
Striving for the best no matter the season
I’ll pound the road until I’m tired
Excellence, excellence is all I desired
I think I keep my eye on the task
When finished I’ll have time to bask
Until then the chore remains
Perseverance, perseverance; I know I’ll last

Stanski
July 18, 2021 ^