The Mountain
I’ve been climbing my whole life
Although admittedly, I’ve stumbled
Mother told me to be brave
My Grandaddy taught me to stay humble
“It only takes one slip
To fall to the bottom of that mountain
Eyes ahead and keep your grip
Leave your burdens where you found them.”
My Father always tells me
“It can’t be this hard forever,
When you work yourself to death, Son
You can buy a spot in Heaven.”
I was raised to believe
We’re all born equal in this world
In the end, I know for sure
We all die equally poor.
I’ve learned some things the hard way
That’s what got me here today
Now I listen to your Prophets
I still don’t trust a word they say.
I seek salvation for myself
And friends I’ve lost along the way
I’ll never reach my destination
If I’m buried in the landslide life became.
(2014)
