Jack at 13

For Jack at age 13



There are so many things
I need to tell you
about ambushes
and perils
about dangers
and things that will block
your quest
stop your search
lessons I have learned
falls I have taken
mountains I have climbed
only to look out and see
another mountain that needs climbing.
You need to know about
crevices that can swallow you
pot holes that can wreck you
big uglies that lurk behind bushes.
But,
The best advice I can give you is
life is too beautiful
and exciting
and filled with adventure
to listen to me.