Pondering

Take hold the hands of time
wrestle the movement, '
if you must.
Stand strong in the face
of adversity and strife
Give hope a final thrust.
If harmony is what you're after
don't settle for less,
you have to decide.
Is the hardships and heartache
worth the knowledge
of what coincides.
Do you think mere words spoken
will cover the lies
in your soul,
Will they take you beyond
the pain in your heart
or leave you cold.
These things you'll consider
with such thought
as you ponder the clues
And hope they won't
bite you in the ass
When your pondering's through.