A Stairway to Heaven or A Highway to Hell

          A Stairway to Heaven or a Highway to Hell

There is a stairway to Heaven or at least that’s what they say,

But if you are going to Hell you can take a well-used Highway.

There are multi lanes and all downhill so in neutral you can coast,

The closer you get the higher the flames until you begin to roast.

I’m told it’s slightly crowded and there is a premium on space,

But it’s easy traveling not like climbing Heavens staircase.

‘Cos if you are on the stairs to Heaven the climb is steep and slow,

And there are detours everywhere if you’re not sure which way to go.

If you ever reach the top there is no guarantee they will let you in,

Because Saint Peter has a ledger that records and details every sin.

It makes for salacious juicy reading if you like that kind of thing,

There’s no telling where he’ll send you or which way he’ll swing.

He may send you on a side road which is I’m afraid a one way track,

It junctions with a Highway from which there’s no way back.

Unlike the stairs which were peaceful there is a lot of traffic here,

But your cruise control kicks in and you don’t even have to steer.

Acca Dacca rule the airwaves so you’ll surely know where you are,

`Thunderstruck` on `The Highway to Hell`, just cruising in your car.

You’ll be `Back in Black` as you `Play Ball` and hear `Hells Bells`,

The music will become deafening as you join the Devils clientele.

© Corin Linch 27/2/15