The Less Traveled Way

Taking the road less traveled
The one that is rough and hilly
Is probably the way to go
Although it sounds a little silly
Why climb upon these hills
Then go down into the valleys
Why sweat and toil needlessly
When there are easier paths and alleys
The thing is this
You'll learn
A lot of things this way
To work hard to win your life
To make it
Come what may
This road will make you strong
with strength of will and mind
Strength to make decisions
Of each and every kind
Strength to stand up firm
For something you believe
Strength to overcome
To conquer
To achieve
There will be lessons on this road
At every twist and turn
At crossroads of your life
You'll gain knowledge and you'll learn
'Cause life is going to happen
And time marches as it should
And the lessons that you've learned
Will make life really good

~D. A. Rosado-Coyle