Thirty Pieces of Silver A Collection of Poems By Joan Estelle High Book 3  © 1994-2004

Life Is A Uphill Race.
By Joan Estelle High
©  Oct 2000 

I would gladly enter into the race,
But I am not sure of the rules.
Let somebody else set the pace,
I'll follow behind with the fools.

I would be glad to swim the lake,
Try to get to the far  distant shore.
They keep tying rocks to my legs,
and then adding a few rocks more.

I would gladly climb that tall hill,
Lord, If that is the way you say.
But there is three more after it Lord,
There has got to be a better way.

I can see the valley over there,
It looks both snug and warm.
Why can't I go an easier way.
Just what would be the harm?

I can not seem to find an easy path.
One that would more smoother be.
Why is it so wrong to want a way,
That has both peace and harmony.
 

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