Climbing On...

   Climbing On...

  (Apropos A Family Affair)

Though it took time to find out

I now know that without a doubt,

You really don’t need me as I had hoped;

You strung me out smoother than any dope.

Yes, I’m hurt and depressed;

But will get over it like all the rest.

Indeed I accept that God knows what’s best.

Yes, you played me and did it well;

I bought your game—

Only myself to blame;

Yet on the pain, I shall no longer dwell

Nor wallow in pitiful shame.

Yes, life has been a rough and rugged stairway;

Yet, like Jacob, I continue to climb each and every day.