Ashes

All that's left is ashes, where there once were trees All that's left is waste, thrown into our seas All that's left is hatred, grown from our jealousy All that determines our destiny, physically and mentally Don't leave it up to others, work together as brothers Bit by bit seems so little, when so many seem noncommittal Salvation is an insurmountable task, but many will help You just have to ask Join forces, working hard each day, and progress will dismay The doubters try to sway what's right They lack the spirit to join the fight Stay straight and strong, weigh every act Your message must convey This world is ours to use awhile, returning it someday For generations yet to come, our legacy in fact Is more than just in taking, but always giving back Not hard at all when habits form, it soon becomes the norm All that's left is ashes, where there once were trees All that's left is waste, thrown into our seas All that's left is hatred, grown from our jealousy All that determines our destiny, physically and mentally Caring is a state of mind, driven by the wind Influenced by all others, choosing just your druthers Evaluate the outcome, its patron you will become Peace and satisfaction, reflecting just a fraction Of the standard you have set Celebrating achievements already met Leading by example, elevates not tramples Ambitions thought impossible by masses, or slowed by impasses Become clear and attainable, when creativity is sustainable Encouragement is the key, to success that will always be Follow your passion and your world will never be ashen All that's left is ashes, where there once were trees All that's left is waste, thrown into our seas All that's left is hatred, grown from our jealousy All that determines our destiny, physically and mentally