Walking endless miles to search for truth
Step through fire as the world burns
Wind whips at your heels as flames singe your back
Still you walk on
Climb that hill by the neighbor you failed to visit
His suffering is great as you pass by
Regret is yours as you imagine he could be someone to admire
Walk on, walk on
Over roads crowded with abandoned dreams
and through cities crying in the darkness
thoughts of rebuilding, your only companion
as you walk on
When the flames were barely a flicker and reality was tangible
society was consumed by selfish intent and even your behavior seemed sensible
All too busy to stand watch as the inferno grew and grew
and so now, you must walk on
Too late to squelch the conflagration, all is destroyed
Destiny is set as you seek a new way of life
Offering reparation for each sin, leave it all behind
and walk toward the new light
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