My Friend In The Alleyway

Has I head into the alleyway with you by my side, I
hear you say "get the money"!

Racing forward to the first barrel I hear you say "find your spot".
I find my spot beside the barrel. Just has I have done in life. I found
my spot beside you, my friend.

Leaving the first barrel I hear you say "look up". I look up to the
second barrel, and to heaven. I thank God for the sound of your voice
in my life.

Rounding the second barrel I hear you say "push him". With one kick I
push my horse forward. Just like you have pushed me
forward on the road to achieving my life long dreams.

Around the third barrel we go. Heading towards the timer, three barrels
up, clock ticking, the crowd roaring, and I hear you
say "hustle". I realize now if you hustle through life without

finding your spot, looking up to God, pushing the envelope to the max,
and without friends like you, you will never make it to the Pay Window.

Standing at the Pay Window together laughing and smiling, I grasp the

reality of the moment. Money comes and goes, but the memory of a smile
is forever.

As we load up and go to the next race. I want you
to know how much it means to me to have you has my friend in the
alleyway.

To My Friend In The Alleyway
Cindy Young

From Your Friend In The Alleyway
Laura Rodgers