muck & mire

when the muck
and the mire
and the all around yuck
try to get you down
and you've run out of luck
when the road is too bumpy
and you can't see the way
when friends are a memory
and your feet turn to clay
don't dismay
don't turn back
push ahead
when your sky's black
don't give up
don't give out
keep your course
on the track
hold onto your faith
when your eyes cannot see
grasp onto hope
when it's easiest to flee
forgive your enemies
and especially your friends
make amends when it hurts
make love your endeavor
cuz at the end of the day
that's what lasts forever.