Life

Life is a broken road, never straight

Always fraught with danger, looking out to fate

Life is never the same length of time

It’s not written the same from line to line

Slipping on ice, burning in the hot sun

Always running out of breath from the long run

Traveling now from hell and back

You can’t tell me where I’ve been at!

I was born here, and I’ll always stay here

This place called Harrisburg has been so dear

Never moved nowhere else, always stayed put

Even though at times, I had to put one foot

After another, moving forward, never moving back

Even though at times, I didn’t have the greenbacks

I’ve been moving up from small to large

Always gaining, never losing, always in charge.

I’ve always walked, opening opportunities

Always exploring the many possibilities

Desperation, aspiration, dedication, proclamation

All this and more gives you the inclination

To succeed, to do more, be more

Leave your mark on the world, open the door

The door to hopes, possibility

Go live life with all your ability

I’m living my life with open doors

I’m living it good; now go live yours.