A Young Man in a Large City

A young man in a large city
In a home of affluence
Was selfish and knew not pity
As he abused his influence

In the best school money could buy
A life of bounty stood before him
Though he had the smarts, he would not try
For he'd naught work ethics to begin

The man's father sought the advice
Of an old man reading a book
"Well, make him pay and he'll think twice"
(For he knew the young man did naught but took)

And when the young man could buy no more
How he shouted and had a big fit!
Then he got a job and improved his scores
And told Grandpa he was thankful for it

when AI takes over and you love it!.......Still, Grandpa and his wisdom saves the day!

Verse 1] A young man lived in a crowded town Where polished towers filled the view In a house where the wealth came pouring down He took what he wanted, as rich boys do He wore his father's name like a coat And leaned on every door he knew If someone needed help, he'd miss the note But called it clever when he pushed on through [Chorus] You can open every door in the world And still refuse to walk inside A gift is only worth the work it takes And pride can make a fool of a guide [Verse 2] The finest school that money could find Placed every chance upon his desk He had a quick and capable mind But chose the easiest road at best His books stayed shut, his hours slipped by While silver spoons kept making noise He thought tomorrow would never ask him why And mistook his comfort for a choice [Verse 3] His father went to an older friend Who sat with a book beside the fire “Let consequence become his teacher, then; Remove the rope that feeds desire Make him pay for every needless thing Let empty pockets clear his sight A lesson carried by a broken spring May hold when lectures never might” [Chorus] You can open every door in the world And still refuse to walk inside A gift is only worth the work it takes And pride can make a fool of a guide [Bridge] When the young man reached for one more treat The cupboard answered, “Not today” He stamped and shouted through the street As every borrowed comfort rolled away No driver came, no tailor called No easy answer, no family shield The world looked different when he stood small With his own two hands to make a meal [Verse 4] He found a job and rose before dawn Learned the weight of showing up He earned each mark he once had pawned And slowly filled his empty cup The work was hard, but the days grew clear He saw what effort could repair Then he thanked his grandpa, year by year: “You taught me how to meet my share” [Final Chorus] You can open every door in the world But you must choose to walk inside A gift becomes a life when effort joins it And humility can be your guide [Outro] So if fortune sets a table wide Take your portion, then do your part The hand that learns to give with pride Has finally grown a grateful heart