The Valley of Death

Well, I’m walking into the valley of death my friend
Keeping my cool as best I can
Holding tight to my action plan
Listening to the words of a wise man

So, I’m running across the valley of death my friend
Keeping an eye on the hunting hound
Holding my ear close to the ground
Listening to each and every sound

And, I’m flying through the valley of death my friend
Keeping my voice on an even keel
Holding up, while down-at-heel
Listening to the next best deal

Now, I’m sitting in the valley of death my friend
Keeping pace with Andy Grove
Holding down in a little cove
Listening to his treasure trove

Yes, I’m crawling from the valley of death my friend
Keeping on the straight and narrow
Holding fast to this broken arrow
Listening to that morning sparrow

Well, I’m up and out of the valley of death my friend
Keeping my head and chest up high
Holding on to the dawn’s blue-sky
Listening to that distant battle cry

September 1, 2021
Going through a dark time in my professional life made me take a took a good look in the mirror and keep a firm eye on the future.