Stand Aside

Stand aside, I take large steps.
Only an earthquake can bring me down.
The Colossus of Rhodes is my kin -
a towering statue raised to celebrate victory.

Get out of my way...
I have things to do and places to see.
Your apathy won't distract me.
I'll walk the path I've chosen.
 Alone.

Stand aside, I take large steps.

Judge harshly my lack of attention -
it's not my aching concern...
I've learned the hard way
what does, and doesn't, matter.

Find your own direction.
You will, in time. Yes, in your time.
Meanwhile, don't expect miracles -
I'm not a natural-born saviour.

Stand aside, I take large steps.

I've done what I could.
I'll be leaving the rest.
Someone else will tend to your needs.
I'll be over there - where I can't be seen.

I've found the secret 
that nobody's ever been told.
Stay free.  Stand alone. 
Be kind but aloof.
The reward is in the doing.
Get out of my way.
And stand aside, I take large steps.

Stand aside, I take large steps.
Only an earthquake can bring me down.
The Colossus of Rhodes is my kin -
a towering statue raised to celebrate victory.

Get out of my way...
I have things to do and places to see.
Your apathy won't distract me.
I'll walk the path I've chosen.
 Alone.

Stand aside, I take large steps.

Judge harshly my lack of attention -
it's not my aching concern...
I've learned the hard way
what does, and doesn't, matter.

Find your own direction.
You will, in time. Yes, in your time.
Meanwhile, don't expect miracles -
I'm not a natural-born saviour.

Stand aside, I take large steps.

I've done what I could.
I'll be leaving the rest.
Someone else will tend to your needs.
I'll be over there - where I can't be seen.

I've found the secret 
that nobody's ever been told.
Stay free.  Stand alone. 
Be kind but aloof.
The reward is in the doing.
Get out of my way.
And stand aside, I take large steps.

©Ellen Pepper 2026