Untrodden

You’re the hero of your own magical tale

A wanderer ready to roam

And over turbulent waters you set sail

On a path untrodden unknown

You can be a silent stone on the riverbanks

Gazing idly and languid on the side

Or a pilgrim passing exciting lands

As you sail on Life’s even tide

Will an impossible dream fire you

Or will you be just waiting in a queue

And will that quest slowly tire you

Or will you someday see it through

Will you run away from unspoken truth

The dead past buried and dead

Or will you atone for the sins of youth

And thus purged, forge ahead

Spread your wings like an eagle and fly

Don’t look back don’t ever turn

Life is waiting in that glorious sky

And there’s so much yet to learn

Let the mirror reveal a face unbroken

Through the unforgiving cracks of time

Leave nothing undone unspoken

Inaction is always a crime

Arrive at the evening with a lustrous song

The sunset, a blaze of glory

And all those who know you sing along

A virtuous and triumphant story

Of receiving and selfless giving

Of a life of dignity and grace

Of honour and love in equal parts living

And always keeping the faith