Each path an adventure

Each path contains within an invitation, 

A challenge to the curious; 

 Even those who know what’s at the end 

Are drawn to continue, 

Whether they see it as a means to that end 

Or a chance to discover 

What mysteries might have evolved 

Since last they passed — 

Because, as you know, 

 Things are always changing: 

The rosehips may have darkened. 

There might be some new frogs 

Chirping their welcome, 

Or a garter snake might slither across 

The ground in front of you, 

Or finally, as the trees part 

To reveal the vista that lies ahead, 

The clouds might have drifted away, 

Leaving the snow that tops the mountain 

In the distance glowing pink in the sunset:

 Each step an opportunity for adventure.