Footsteps of faith trod to the horizon,
making a path that wasn’t there before
Impressions made are soon forgotten,
when following travelers walk on no more
This little trail with humble beginnings,
proves a truth that’s plain to see
It runs along a simple pathway,
avoiding cliffs or branch and tree
Treachery lies just to the side,
steepest climb waits up ahead
Easy going was not the promise,
creature comforts long since fled
Across the desert the trail leads,
thirsty pilgrim for water begs
A mirage appearing just ahead,
salvation’s cup holds only dregs
The trail becomes a bigger path now,
ever widening with traverse
Gentle snow falls on its banks,
deeper wounds to heal and nurse
Spring and summer warm their welcome,
shedding tears impressions make
Dangerous travels on mud and gravel,
make a slippery slope to take
The road is set the path is marked,
forever etched upon the land
What now becomes a busy highway,
once was just a trail of sand
David Kettler 09/09/09
making a path that wasn’t there before
Impressions made are soon forgotten,
when following travelers walk on no more
This little trail with humble beginnings,
proves a truth that’s plain to see
It runs along a simple pathway,
avoiding cliffs or branch and tree
Treachery lies just to the side,
steepest climb waits up ahead
Easy going was not the promise,
creature comforts long since fled
Across the desert the trail leads,
thirsty pilgrim for water begs
A mirage appearing just ahead,
salvation’s cup holds only dregs
The trail becomes a bigger path now,
ever widening with traverse
Gentle snow falls on its banks,
deeper wounds to heal and nurse
Spring and summer warm their welcome,
shedding tears impressions make
Dangerous travels on mud and gravel,
make a slippery slope to take
The road is set the path is marked,
forever etched upon the land
What now becomes a busy highway,
once was just a trail of sand
David Kettler 09/09/09
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