The long journey ahead seemed so far from home
The road astray and the ground blue
He looked ahead with hopes close to none
“A better life,” said Father, which can’t be true

The long journey ahead seemed so dreary and dull
A mountain looked down and towered the two
Covered in thick clouds and a single gull
The trees spoke in tongues with a silent adieu

The long journey ahead was nearly complete
He felt his feet sink in the lake
He felt the coldness of the water on his feet
This journey was for a better life, for his sake

The long journey ahead was a few paces away
He felt much better then, everything looked like magic
Filled with wonder for this morning in May
Almost there, no turning back, life won’t be so tragic

The long journey that was once long
Had felt like no time at all