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i SHORTER ST f y ee Pere A THE he ee ROUTES by E. Shipman, Se Industrial Products Co.) Pree nd Now, the shortest way to heaven Who can always make some room for just one more, Is by climbing up a ladder 'That isn't resting firmly on the floor. If the ladder isn't level, ~ c You may visit with the devil, You may go to see St. Peter, Who is still official greeter, 'If you climb a ladder which has lost a rung. If you're careless in descending, You may have a sudden ending To the tune of angel music, sweetly sung. If you don't watch how you're climbing, Church bells o'er you may be chiming, And it's up to you to see which way you'll go. If you're god, you'll just climb higher And, if not, they'll light your fire For a hot time in that city far below, If the ladder isn't steady, Both the places will be ready, ~ So you will forget the things you've left behind, You may go to meet your Maker Or become a brimstone breaker -If the ladder isn't properly inclined. If you carelessly keep standing Un the ladder, you'll be landing Very likely in a quiet family plot. And since you have no selection Of your ultimate direction, Play it safe and keep the only life you've got. on