Changing the Course of Fate

No glamour, no riches or happiness I foresee in my future and often I ask myself with truthfulness: If I had tried and climbed over that gate I could have changed the course of fate, and living life without hope I carried this dream inside until it suddenly came crushing down... even through deep darkness I saw stars gleam! Nothing was given to me and in those times of need I sought comfort in prayer, and after a long winter I waited to see roses bloom along the path that once was sunless; did anyone come near and ask me if I was afraid and hold this hand to end what I couldn't bear? A house built with wisdom will certainly withstand those winter and summer storms on an open ranch; I was that one being lashed by the strongest wind and stood firm without being shifted a single inch! After having lived and seen all this man could see, all regrets have melted quickly with the warmth of spring, and although I am not young anymore... the thrill to run to the adventurous sea excites me; there I will set sail and ride on waves that'll roll forth: old thoughts of defeat will be left at the gloomy shore! Written on 4/14/2017 song: I did It My Way