The Road has been hard;

And it will be harder still.

 

You’ve come this far already

By your strength and will.

 

Once you cross this hill you say,

That’s when you’ll be done.

 

But you feel the league and miles,

You’ve crossed since you begun.

 

You push yourself one more step

But your body wants its say.

 

Your belly rumbles, your joints grumble,

Your feet you cannot sway.

 

Turn into the lit doorframe

Where food and drink can be found.

 

It is nearly nightfall;

Tomorrow, cover more ground

 

Sit and have some laughter.

You won’t forfeit your quest.

 

Spend a little time and coin

And get some needed rest.