One Heck of a Trek

7/29/18





All over the road, about to wreck
One of many causes for yet another death


Too many chickens giving each other pecks
They just look and rubberneck


Person overboard, from falling over the deck
Luckily they had on a life vest


No offense
I don't want to sit around and work behind a desk


Far from over yet
It's been one heck of a trek

I currently work at a vet
Helping take care of people's pets
With care and respect

Putting forth my best
Situations being assessed
During the quest
Making progress
Taking continual steps
Striving towards success
And nothing less
In order for it to manifest

Otherwise there'll be regrets
Like all the beer I buy and drink at my own expense
Knowing it can have harmful long-term effects

Taking occasional time to reflect
Great and not very well is how it went

I wasn't making a dent
Until my intent
Went to the furthest extent
And was one hundred and ten percent
I got more than I ever dreamt


Near and far from items made with hemp
On days and nights with a drop or rise in temp


Such a f***ing mess
What the corrupt have been doing is grotesque

I'm not going to repent
Or lament

Occasionally I disconnect
From the internet

Took off and left
Went camping, pitched a tent
Then took a rest
Somewhere out West

For time I'm pressed
I got to jet
From the dirt back to cement

Taking care of business, and running through a check
Zero time to focus on petty things, no bigger than a speck

Yes
I confess
I'm lonely, I guess

Now let's
See what happens next

God bless
When my time comes, in peace I'll rest

By: Dalton Ogletree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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