Following Footsteps In The Dust Of Time 
From Those Who Have Gone Before 
Some Have Wandered On Forever 
Others Disappear Behind A Door 

A Tracker Of Souls On The Road Of Life 
Reads Our Story in The Dust Of Time 
Tales Of Happiness And HeartBreak 
Like A Tapistry Unwind 

We See Footsteps Merge In Time Of Need 
To Lend Help With A Heavy Load 
Then On To Lifes Destination 
Each Again On A Different Road 

This Road of Life Has Many Stops 
For The Soul Needs Rejuvination 
Our Hearts Become Burdened And Heavy 
We Turn Aside To Seek Salvation 

Here On Lifes Road Is A Stop For Joy 
With Cradles And Lambs And Flowers 
The Birth Of A Child Has Happened Here 
The Angels Sing In The Bowers 

Like Mile Markers In The Dust Of Time 
Teardrops Mark A Lifes Decline 
Footprints Turn Away To Rest 
Ending A Journey, Finished The Quest 

This Is No Map I Draw For You 
Though The Road You Travel, I Travel Too 
But Should We Never Chance To Meet 
Read This Message In The Dust At Your Feet 

No One Knows Their Destiny 
When Starting On This Road 
Take Small Steps, Hold A Loving Hand 
Help Others Carry Their Load 

Seek Other Souls Upon This Road 
Share Both Your Joy And Sorrow 
Lean On A Friend When The Journey Gets Rough
Then Offer Your Shoulder Tomorrow 

The Day Will Come When Your Journey's Done
You Feel So Tired And Weary 
Lift Up Your Eyes, Hold Wide Your Arms 
Behold What You Have Won 

                    Ron Cleveland 
                      8/20/01 
 
 
Slaying the Dragon