Hidden Labyrinth

one I found then turned around

one I walked was happenstance

the place I visit regularly hiding 

waiting to be discovered alone

off the beaten path not the first

the second long pants help

my hat and sun glasses too

70º no shade and enough

bush whacking to feel remote

one then another I could not 

walk past beaten overgrown 

secret but to the rabbit dragonfly

and me still discovering 

journeying in the giant backyard

of my home parks labyrinth

searching for the entrance hiding

three starts when I saw it I

started again

give up the plan take the journey

though my trails change with 

light of day and season

we know one another old friends

know this maze mostly hidden 

its complex and circuitous route

revealing itself each dizzying step 

each turn a small labyrinth within

the larger form to be revealed

discovery consolation compassion

reveal each step one at a time

life death one and the same

small revelation close within

at each turn new vistas within 

my gaze close and beyond 

bay hills pacific fog western edge

many stops then something

shinny coins an offering

Dedicate this small adventure to my grandkids