I Walked Away From the Fast Bucks

I took that walk thru the forest of redemption 
I followed a trail and saw normal people
However, I wasn't one of them
At that time, I was like that hamster on a wheel
Running in circles with the dark side
Dodging the law 
Everyday I could be found in a pool hall
Consorting with the cons, crooks and druggies 
I continued on that trail 
When I did come to a lake I saw my reflection 
And in the same light, I saw a thug
That wasn't for me, my piece of pie
I'm more of an admirer of nature
Rabbits, squirrels and singing birds
That's what I wanted, being normal
Seeing the light, seeing the forest 
Instead of being on the dark side
Being behind the eight ball 
During those years, I wasn't a blossom 
Seven years shady under a fruitless tree
That was my spill and spiel 
I walked away
I walked away from that sad song
And treadmill 
Who cares about a fast buck
... and knowing where I was ...
I much rather be a slow deer

10/23/22

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