The way

When old things pass on
And new things take their place
When today is yesterday
And tomorrow awaits

A new life, the next story
Adventures, they await
But the old things are calling
Holding on makes me late

A tough choice, a chance to fail
No safety in place
To go on and prevail
Or stop, fear, doubt and hate

Onward, onward; no ending in sight
Mountains lie ahead
Another day, another night
Another day, another night

I can't make it up; the way is too hard
Up is so steep, too long, too high
I will slip, I will fail, I can't make it that far
Every day, every second , I fear I will die

None will protect me
None show the way
I'm in this alone
Alone I will stay

I declare yet my power
I go now forward strong
I stop and I turn back
That was too long

Yet I persist, because yes I can
I can do it myself
Please give back my hand

I don't want your help
I'm not afraid
Wait, what's that there?
That's not what I said!

How I wish I had company
So brave and so strong
To guide me and teach me
On this journey so long

I am now lost
Not finding my way
I declared my power
And sent all away

But come back and guide me
Don't let me stay here
Come back so I see
The path so unclear

Aha, before me
It is now here
Leave me alone now
For naught do I fear

Such onward I go
Not knowing my path
Great circles I am making
And progress I lack