Of Journeys

Circa 2000
Several minds converged
In search of passion
In search of identity
In search of life

The journey was asymmetrical
Thick shrubs covered the trail of the craggy mountain of truths
The snow-laced lake
Bade passersby to dream the dream of the Gods
Only to be awaken by the realizations that as mortals,
We could only be good as our last deed.

The neon lights thought to serve as guide posts were the work of Saruman.
Even Merlin can be bewitched!

Six stories hence
Life is something beyond the appearance of a superficial happiness
Truth and courage, after all, may lie not in conquering a craggy mountain
It’s reserved for the Mallorys of the world, but not for you
For truth and courage you discover may lie in the beauties of the lilies
Cultivated in the garden of Bavarian princes.

But the essence remains…
Truth is calling a spade a spade!
Courage is saying the empress has no clothes!

And the search continues
And the journey continues
Good luck but not good bye.