I’d turn back if I were you
I know what your gonna have to go through 
I’d turn back if I were you

The road ahead is more than bumpy
Many pitfalls deep and wide
I’d turn back if I were you

Take heed and do not proceed
The road is too treacherous and narrow there
I’d turn back if I were you

The bridge is out and the water is deep 
The road ahead is a death trap. Don’t go to sleep
I’d turn back if I were you

If you must proceed, wait till Dawn 
Don’t ever go alone. Take a second set of eyes with you. 
I’d turn back if I were you

If you don’t heed this warning it’s up to you
You will only arrive late or not at all. 
I’d turn back if I were you. 

It’s better to be alive than dead
There are many more years ahead
Please turn back and don’t go on
May 9, 2022
Mark Waldrop