THE MUSCLE MAN

From inner waters sea of life, An eager being arose,
To work out patterns planned before, And walk the path he chose.
And so grew up a fine young man, Such pride and joy he brought.
And who could dream this child might, In evil webs be caught.

The happy years rolled pleasantly, Upon the waves of time,
And then a special tribute came, A chance to rise and shine
A star that might in time rise high, Into the Hall of Fame,
In sports to fascinate the crowd, And be a famous name.

Temptation shaped its beckoning form, Through drugs to waters deep,
Could he resist his friend's advice, And to his ideals keep?
False beauty of this dreamy pool, Urged on to further chance,
Then swirled him down its murky depths, In death defying dance.

The handsome muscle man was gone, A family's final blow,
A friend's advice had dragged him in, This final undertow.