Climbing the ladder

Wiping his brow, he managed to tear himself away

The past few nights had left him rather tired

Returned his thoughts to a need he found overpowering

He felt success was now within his grasp



Climbing the ladder three runs forward, two runs back

Climbing the ladder trying to stay on just the right track

Keeps us the pace, tells himself that it's all worthwhile

Hard work is its own reward one day could he be wrong?



Are all his dreams merely fantasies

And would it all fall in on him some day?

Now he sits back amid all things

He worked so hard for and wonders



Was his energy well spent?

Whatever the price

He is where he wants to be

The end has justified, the means and all