The Road

Many had traveled this road before,
and each one learns the bends and curves.
So now I walk this road,
but I see no bends and curves.

I'm off the path, into the wild -
into bushes of thorns.
Out of the wild and there is a bend,
is it true?

A misplaced step and a mouthful of dirt.
Only one thing to do, get up and continue.
Or should I crawl and bow my head,
praying I at least make the bend?