Dante: Ascent of Ashes

(Verse 1) A mountain looms in twilight’s haze, Where fire burns to cleanse the maze. Each circle carved with sorrow’s price, Each step a soul must pay in vice. Shadows climb through the veils of gray, Bound by hope that dawns each day. The weight of guilt, the air is thin, But higher still, redemption begins. (Chorus) Ascent of ashes, rising from the flame, A purge of sorrow, free from shame. The climb is endless, but light draws near, Each step ascends the realm of fear. (Verse 2) The slothful crawl, the envious weep, Through tears of stone, their penance deep. The prideful bow beneath their load, The wrathful wade through streams that corrode. Faithful spirits, their songs resound, Through trials endured, the pure are found. The gates of heaven glimmer bright, A crown of stars in eternal light. (Chorus) Ascent of ashes, rising from the flame, A purge of sorrow, free from shame. The climb is endless, but light draws near, Each step ascends the realm of fear. (Bridge) O guide, reveal the path I seek, Through fire’s trial, though I am weak. Let grace descend and lift my soul, Beyond the pain, the final goal. (Chorus) Ascent of ashes, rising from the flame, A purge of sorrow, free from shame. The climb is endless, but light draws near, Each step ascends the realm of fear. (Outro) The summit calls, the stars align, The earthly sins are left behind. With burning hearts and spirits pure, The gates of heaven, now assured.