The Road of Rewards

I would rather blunder over boulders

and trudge through the roots and the mud puddles.

I would rather bear this weight on my shoulders

than take a journey without these troubles.

Because when I pull through all of these trials

I feel like I've actually got somewhere

and I would endure all the worthwhile miles

for the accomplishment when I get there.

Too many people choose the easy routes

without building themselves along the way.

If you come out with a clean pair of boots

then it has been a waste of a day.

So I will always take the hardest road

and be grateful for all that I'm bestowed.