Off the Beaten Path
The Country Road lured me on.
I couldn’t resist…

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

Her father told her,
“Beware of those you follow.
There are many Cliffs…”

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

For years, she told him,
“One of these days, I will leave.”
Today was the day…

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

Something said to him,
“Don’t go along for the ride.”
He’s glad he listened…

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

The boy asked his dad,
“Is thinking you’re right better
Than Knowing the Truth?”

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

Although his Wallet
May be empty, at least his
Conscience is now clear.

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

On his Big Payday
All who paid the cost for his
“Success” came to Mind…

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

She assumed he knew.
He assumed she didn’t know.
Both assumed in error.

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

He took a real risk.
Laid it all on the line when
He walked through his fears.

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.

They all read her Note.
Yet, none of them really knew
What it truly said…

:Susan-kay: Hanzlik.