Beautiful Paths that Lead to Dead Ends
Maya Lvovsky
Part 1
For years I traveled to this place,
And never once did I lose faith,
That there beyond the city gate,
I’d settle down and find my fate.
My family waited there for me,
And cheered me on through my journey,
Others like me traveled too,
Towards this place none of us knew.
At times we’d gather and we’d share,
Our dreams and hopes for when we’re there.
For those we lost along the way,
We mourned they’d never see the day,
We reach that fabled promised land,
Embrace our futures hand in hand.
For once we’d get there, we were told,
We’