Destinations to Maturity

Carefully consider the quiet corners

that make up the intersections of our lives.

We may dwell at each for a time,

yet they exist for all to share.

Next, is the palace of playfullness.

While here, we can forever let down our hair,

we're forever free to focus on folly,

and share the freedom of fun, for all.

Then, there's the habitat of love, and hate.

Where all presence of passions pretend,

to protect what pleases our personalities...

..and to strike chords that realize reality.

Beyond, is the burrow of bargaining.

Forever there, to remind us of our own worth,

the intrinsic value of others,

and the benefits of sharing both burdens, and joys.

Lastly, lies the sidewalk of solitude.

Where your your immortality is realized,

your knowledge of self increases,

placing peace into your soul...so that you may finally rest.