The Tower of Life

Within the village stood a great tower Across the lands countless traveled to attempt to climb this tower, yet many cowered Those, who achieved this great feat were praised by the masses Given to them were fortunes of lore To many, climbing the tower was their one and only goal within life Their days were filled only with this, and nothing more Hours, days, and years passed like the flip of hourglasses Yet, on they attempted to climb this great tower Many dreamed of the day that they might reach the top However, the top was nothing more than a drop For those who reached it only fell deep within a pit of despair Riches and fame held them tight like the teeth of a snare.