WOE or WOW

Climbing mountains side by side Years of stories as we ride Ascending souls, untamed roads Trust unfolds as truth be told So surprised that misty morn Mike raced ahead without warn I strained so hard to catch my friend But fell behind as fog rolled in WOE is me, Left alone with suffering WOE is me, I spun tales of misery Above the clouds, lush green views There sat my friend, I stood for truth I asked Mike why he shot ahead I'm a sprinter, you're a plugger, Is what he said Down the mountain the silent way Mike left for home. I called two mates One moaned, OUCH that must sting The other laughed, HEY Mike's joking WOE is me, Did Mike's words hurt or was it me WOE is me, Is meaning made when we receive Mates heard one tale, but had two views Which mate was right? I learned to choose WOE and WOW are tales we tell Our stories make, heaven or hell Sticks and stones may break my bones But words won't ever hurt me So you see free will's the key WOE or WOW is up to me WOW is me, WOW is now my liberty WOW is me, WOW is how I choose to be, trigger free Two friends climbing side by side Telling WOW tales so we rise Ascending souls, open roads Trust unfolding as truth was told When deep valleys darken your day Tell WOW stories, hear what they say When steep mountains weigh on your mind Spin WOW stories, it's time to climb WOW is me, WOW is now my liberty WOW is me, WOW is how I choose to be, trigger free