THE DULL ROAD

It's the dull road that leads to the gay road;

The practice that leads to success;

The work road that leads to the play road;

It is trouble that breeds happiness.

It's the hard work and merciless grinding

That purchases glory and fame;

It's repeatedly doing, nor minding

The drudgery drear of the game.

It's the passing up glamor or pleasure

For the sake of the skill we may gain,

And in giving up comfort or leisure

For the joy that we hope to attain.

It's the hard road of trying and learning,

Of toiling, uncheered and alone,

That wins us the prizes worth earning,

And leads us to goals we would own.