Sacrifice

There are tributes to be paid
For every passage in our journey.
Every footfall on the pathway
Lands on someone’s territory.

Willingly we yield to barter,
Giving this to garner that,
Coveting the grander treasure,
Reaching for the greater glory.

Mostly it is just a game,
A simple reuse of give and take.
Fire a shot into the air
To see who scrambles and who stays.

But when price becomes too dear
Challenges are brought to bear.
Sacrifices must be made
To exit from the jumbled maze.

You must ask yourself the questions
When the seller sets his price.
Are you ready?
Are you willing?
Will you make the sacrifice?

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