There Is A Way by Gary R. Ferris

There is a Way by Gary R. Ferris


There is a way,

Which seems right unto man;

But the end there of,

Will kill if it can.
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You seek and strive,

To realize your dreams;

Rising up early,

Will bring wealth it seems.
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The first one there,

And last to leave;

Hard work brings prosperity,

Is what you believe.
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You outshine them all,

As you climb to the top;

The late nights and dedication,

Never seem to stop.
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Cars, clothes, and goods,

And all you desire;

Keep filling your house,

As you begin to tire.
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All that you’ve gained,

Now controls you;

You can’t quit now,

Until you fill the shoe.
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People you loved,

Seem distant away;

Too blind to see,

By the game that you play.
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Those who helped you,

Get where you are;

You no longer notice,

The size of their scar.
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All in one day,

It seems to go away;

All that you loved,

When you started your way.
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Haven’t I done right,

By seeking my goals?

Why is all crumbling,

And my heart like coal.
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I sought things,

And pushed people aside;

Blind to their cares,

Of myself to abide.
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I feel betrayed,

By all that I’ve done;

By all the hard work,

Under the sun.
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How could I fail,

I thought I was right?

All of these things,

Keep me from sleep at night.
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There is a way,

Which seems right unto man;

But the end there of,

Will kill if it can.
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Written 01-17-04

Melbourne Fires...

l have tried to imagine
How those poor people on the mountain feel.
l have never been caught is a fire situation before.
lve only had trouble with water.

but these poor people.
the fright, the fear.
thinking or knowing they were going to die.
the pain of the heat.

the fading in and out of life.
their lungs, the body functions.
the depression, the pain.
my heart cries for them.
others lives are and can be worse than mine.

l shall pray for them to have great strength.