Valley Of The Ghouls Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Energized with a sacrifice,
To remain devoted to purpose...
And a disciplined life.
Is a lonely proposition...
For those walking on a path,
That breaks away from traditions.
And pre-conditions as if accepted missions.

Achieving with dignity and a motivation to fulfill...
At times can promote discouragement.
And attention from those mean spirited...
Out to kill goodwill!
And this they will...
As if skilled.

It is difficult to maintain in the valley of the ghouls.
Those who rush to confirm the dead through obituaries.
Those who nourish upon others' despair.
Those who delight in ruling over their blight!
As if this ignites their wicked moods with added fuel.

It is difficult to maintain in the valley of the ghouls.
Those rushing from repast to repast...
To sip and dine to leave.
These are the people holding their breaths...
With a more interest in death,
Than to living lives invested...
In a happiness to manifest.

It is difficult,
To maintain...
In the valley of the ghouls.

When people express,
How good someone looks...
Dressed!
And appearing...
To be at peace in a restful death!

It is difficult,
To maintain...
In the valley of the ghouls.

When people express,
How good someone looks...
Dressed!
And appearing...
To be at peace in a restful death.

Oh yes...
It is difficult,
To maintain...
In the valley of the ghouls.

When people express,
How good someone looks...
Dressed!
And appearing...
To be at peace in a restful death.