Stepping Stones

The steps we take
the future we make
over the coals the hearts we rake

The pain we cause
without a pause
into our prey we sink our claws

The tears we've shed
the blood we've bled
down this path we've all been led

The late night crying
our inside's left dying
is so often our reward for even just trying

But the fire's been kept
into our throats our hearts have lept
may you continue to take just one...more...step