Youthfulness

The boy saw the knight
astride his horse facing a
granite stone carved:

“Danger lies ahead
to all who won’t turn back!”

The adventurer paused
as he considered his course.

This was not even a
question in the boy’s mind…
Adventurers don’t ask if,
but only when, and how.

Now let’s get on with it
and turn the page!

Poetry Scales 269