Rough, Rigid Plains

When does a good soul turn bad?

When does a happy face turn sad?

The new day is here, and still not glad?

What happened to your peace?

Why has that also deceased?

No need to rest in the west

Because your joy is still dead in the east

North Star is not far

To steer clear or the South Pole

Where hell is frozen over

One million degrees below

Transcend the path of necessary obstacles

Navigate through tough terrain

To make an honest living

In rough and rigid plains

Don't worry if it's not your estimated route

That is not what your plan should be about

If you erase that rain drought

There will no longer be a burden of doubt

Casting  over the treacherous clout
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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