A Long Way Up
Rising Through Life's Unraveling: A Journey of Grace and Luck
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Here in the great unraveling,
Reflecting on the current state of the world's unraveling or unraveling personal experiences.
So much of this is baffling.
Expressing confusion and bewilderment about many aspects of life.
When breathing feels like gambling,
Comparing the act of breathing to a risky gamble, possibly alluding to life's uncertainties.
Nowhere to go but here.
Feeling stuck in the present moment with no clear direction or escape.
Things come together then fall apart.
Acknowledging the cyclical nature of life, where things come together and fall apart.
We gather up our broken hearts,
Collecting and healing from emotional wounds or heartbreaks.
And endings are just a place to start,
Viewing endings as opportunities for new beginnings.
And so we start again.
Embracing the idea of starting afresh despite challenges.
We're gonna climb this ladder rung by rung.
Committing to progress slowly and steadily, overcoming challenges step by step.
We're gonna count our blessings one by one.
Appreciating and acknowledging individual blessings.
It's gonna take a little grace and luck,
Recognizing the need for both grace and luck to navigate life's difficulties.
Cause baby it's a long way up,
Highlighting the arduous journey ahead, emphasizing the difficulty in reaching a goal.
Baby it's a long way up.
Reiterating the challenging nature of the journey and its significant length.
When the days are short and the stars align,
Describing a period of difficulty when days are short and challenges are abundant.
We live in time outside of time,
Existing in a timeless space, possibly indicating a moment of peace or reflection.
Slow dancing as the new moon shines,
Enjoying a slow dance under the moon, with a partner's comforting presence.
With you humming in my ear.
Sharing a intimate moment with a loved one, highlighted by a humming sound.
We're gonna climb this ladder rung by rung.
Reiterating the commitment to progress gradually and methodically.
We're gonna count our blessings one by one.
Continuing to appreciate and count individual blessings.
It's gonna take a little grace and luck,
Emphasizing the continued need for grace and luck in life's journey.
Cause baby it's a long way up.
Reiterating the significant challenges and length of the journey ahead.
Baby it's a long way up.
Underlining the difficult and prolonged nature of the journey.
Last night my dog sat barking at the world.
Describing an observant moment where the dog reacts to the world, possibly symbolizing awareness.
Yesterday I heard the wild cranes pass.
Recalling a past experience of hearing wild cranes, connecting with nature's beauty.
Morning came creeping in at dawn
Depicting the gradual arrival of morning, symbolized by amber light on frosted glass.
Like amber on the frosted glass.
Describing the beauty of the world waking up and being observed.
Mud sat up and looked around
Personifying mud, possibly symbolizing humanity, observing the world.
And wondered at the world it found.
Expressing wonder at the diverse world encountered by humanity.
'Til 'ventually the mud laid back down,
Eventually settling down, acknowledging the complexity of the world.
Smiled and said amen.
Smiling at the world, finding acceptance, and expressing gratitude.
We're gonna climb this ladder rung by rung.
Reiterating the commitment to progress gradually and methodically.
We're gonna count our blessings one by one.
Continuing to appreciate and count individual blessings.
It's gonna take a little grace and luck,
Emphasizing the continued need for grace and luck in life's journey.
Cause baby it's a long way up.
Reiterating the significant challenges and length of the journey ahead.
Baby it's a long way up.
Underlining the difficult and prolonged nature of the journey.
Baby it's a long way up.
Repeating the message of the challenging and lengthy path ahead.
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