A winding path has crossd your view You laughed and walked away, A one-track mind that shone so long But fun led to dismay. A crooked road now fills your eyes So blindly now you stride, Unsure of what the dust unfolds You struggle for your pride. So while the pitchfork spikes your hay And no grass flaunts its green, The lake's been drained, the fish do sigh One breath before serene. But as you watch, to find yourself Your lot in turbid land, The laughter halts, a smile frowns One you used to withstand. I watch afar - you curse and flail You pounce around denial, You cry still tears, unearthing soul To search for what's worthwhile. Dig deep, my friend, search far and wide If that's what you feel best, But roam about this Earth enough It's circle will attest. To tread full length to find the truth For where it's always lied Is proudly poised, showing the world The laughter you provide. So by the road, confused you stand Existence feels betrayed, With safeguard torn, no shelter sought No mental debts repaid. While you travel on this path In you we all shall miss, But you'll emerge the mind's cocoon In metamorphosis. But if you change, and find your light To bring wrought mind to peace, The crazy kid I know and love's A hard thing to release. I comfort in your loyalty The pedastle you hold, But cursed strike upon myself If I could not be bold. For far from Satan's icy grip Tense scene can lose some breath, But nothing's more important now - I back your sorrowed trek. So grasp the road, to where it takes Stand tall to face the rage, Tread strong to destination yours The world's now but your stage... 5/6/99Birth sign: Leo
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