The Journey Copyright © Sue Ayres 2010

Softly land on the Mountain of Terror,
Slowly climb down to the green Hill of Fear,
Quickly cross to the thick Forest of Doom,
Swiftly slide to the inky River of Sadness,
Beware The Boulders of Destruction!
Listen to the roar of the water
Carefully drag yourself onto The Shifting Sands of Doubt,
Pause upon the smooth Wall of Strength,
Confidently leap over the threatening Tree of Darkness,
Smell the strong stench of burning leaves
Skilfully jump onto the smooth Tiles of Joy,
Take care you might slip!
Quietly swing through the bright Window of Hope,
Hear the breeze whistling eerily
Cheerily bound onto the yellow Tree of Happiness,
Smell the sweetness of the ripe, golden fruit,
Quickly walk to the warm Desert of Peace and Rest.