The Fortress of Experience

Rich within with countless feelings Every moment deeply lived Every memory left its mark And I carry it in my heart Stone by stone this fortress rises Every feeling leaves its mark Time has built a life of wisdom Lighting fires within the dark In the temple stands the wise one Shining light upon the road Through patience strength and knowledge Sharing all that life has shown Stone by stone this fortress rises Every feeling leaves its mark Time has built a life of wisdom Lighting fires within the dark Walk the world and do not fear it Every feeling has its worth Young one run but pause a moment Hear your heart before it burns Stone by stone this fortress rises Every feeling leaves its mark Time has built a life of wisdom Lighting fires within the dark At the sunset I look backward Seeing more than what I've done Every step became a lesson Every fall a chance to grow Here's a song for life and learning For embracing every day Every feeling every presence Timeless treasures on the way Stone by stone this fortress rises Every feeling leaves its mark On these walls that life has built Shines a future through the dark