Credence

The world is filled with trickery, be careful where you tread

All around is treachery so keep a level head

Hold fast to the path you follow, head held high and don’t look back

Sometimes the way is hid in shadow, keep on walking down the tracks

Wisdom is the grace of years, learn your lessons well

Leave behind your childhood fears for only time will ever tell

Be at peace among your neighbors, don’t shoulder all the blame

Don’t ask of anyone for favors and do not be ashamed

No doubt the world is as it should be, unfolding in its only way

Maybe not what you thought it would be, life’s a game we all must play

Surrender up those things of youth that only cause you pain

Suffer no more self-abuse, step back from the flame

Don’t fight your battles empty-handed, arm yourself with knowledge

The years pass granting understanding, step back from that ledge

Give respect where it is due, earn some for yourself

Cherish love if it is true, for there’s no greater wealth