The Ascent

The Ascent

Ty Norman

We long to walk on the pathless beach

And forest undisturbed.

The stairs go up but our spirits down,

Our standards were absurd.

We compromised and strove for peace

From our relentless lives,

Dancing with dangerous choices

As if they were our wives

To stand atop the hills we all face

Each stride must lengthen wide

So lace those shoes and earn a new life.

Hold that head up with pride.

Good only comes to the working man

Or he who sets a plan.

Don’t fear to aim high, confidence’s key,

It’s time to take a stand.

Over the ridge and through a meadow

With flowers all in bloom,

Golden sunsets and silver lined clouds

Give us no sense of gloom.

All of the flowers bend toward us

Beckoning all to stay

Comfort’s deceiving, it’s all on us

To find a better day.

Seek for people who bring out the best,

Ones who have earned full trust.

Ignore those who cause us more pain

Leaving us there to rust,

Search for people with true happiness

They’re life’s true spaded ace

Whatever is done, meet new people,

They’ll help us find our place.

We longed to walk on the pathless beach

And found our family there.

The stairs went up and our spirits soared,

We breathe the cleanest air.

All have suffered the slips and the scrapes.

Jump to our feet’n we’ve won

But always remember, through small steps

Anything can be done.