Elizabeth Bolden

Portland Metro Area, OR, USA

Life's True Discovery Zones

When an infant first peers into her mother's eyes,
when she finds her feet and hands.
While playing outside, the child finds
a pill bug curled up to hide,
or on a flower, a bee lands.

When meeting a new friend,
or finding something new in an old one.
When the door of sexuality is opened
and two lovers become as one.

When walking through the woods,
a small trail appears with foot-
prints from a fawn.
When staying up all night with
a loved-one just to greet the dawn.

When finding the courage to chase
after a dream,
When following the path of a
well-established stream.
Life is never fully known,
but a lifetime of discovery zones.
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