Sunrise From The Edge Of Fire Mountain
A journey must begin says my heart to my soulOne we need to realize to ease a troubled mind
Long have our eyes looked on that crooked trail.
How often we find our stride leaning toward that northern rail.
Once we've heard the old stories spoken from wisdom's door.
Gathered all the insight old men will implore.
Spent the time called for fasting while bent in thoughtful prayer.
We lay these meager offerings on the alter of despair.
Guided by the elders we've followed all the rituals meant to appease.
Our fathers wouldn't allow this sojourn till the Gods were pleased.
When moon rise comes in all it's fullness upon the eve of first summers day.
We danced the dances and sang those songs to signal a new beginning as we started on our way.
Now in my youth I heard these tales how young men must find the road to heaven.
The rough and rock filled path up to Fire Mountain.
So on the mourn of summer solstice at the first light of day. I left my fathers house for the last time as a child at play.
I make my way along an unworn path climbing ever upward. While my footfalls announce my unsure way.
With every lengthening shadow marking the close of day. I wind up the mountain to the place I've come to pray.
At last under the light of the waining moon the summit is at hand.
I spend this night as all before me singing prayers of joy.
Leaving my childhood behind me no longer to be a boy.
On the edge of Fire Mountain I lay chanting words of old.
Just as my fathers had all those years ago.
Sunrise on the edge of Fire Mountain a man stood tall and straight.
Basking in the glory of his lucky fate, for with ever new beam of the coming day.
He could see the path that lead him this way.
Deep down the valley below he could just see his birthplace.
Sunrise on the edge of Fire Mountain with heaven just above. He let a whisper leave his lips to be carried on the wind.
God let me live long and full and raise a grateful son. That I may send him here to be humbled at the glory of your talented hands.
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