The Hard Way

What’s earned the hard way

Can never be taken away

To understand life, a grand project

The approach can’t be suspect

Everyone’s well equipped

There’s no defined script

It’s temporary, what we lean on

Before it’s gone, awareness must dawn

Body and mind, they are hardy

Use them to make faith sturdy

That which comes easy

Leaves us when we turn sleepy

Keeping the approach a secret

Protects roots that may weaken

To tread the path without shortcuts

Living in truthfully is a plus