Nothing But The Way

Choose of straw
Flowing white rope
Bearing books and gifts
Around the course
Of a [?]
By the night
All cold of death
Lack of food
Lack of sleep
Just a rhythm
Of feet along stony paths
Face the pain
Face the fear
Let enlightenment draw near

Let these feet grow harder
Harder by the day
Following the true path
Never let them stray
Let these eyes stay focused
Focused night and day
Let these eyes see nothing
Nothing but the way