Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived creatures who needed to learn and play,
Dependent they were, on parents and friends,
To help them through life, from beginning to end.

One day, they found an article so strange,
It talked of a place beyond their range,
A territory vast, with wonders untold,
But also dangers and stories so bold.

With courage and hope, they set out to see,
What lay ahead, what wonders could be,
But all they found was debris and dust,
A sad reminder of what had once been a must.

Reluctant they were, to keep moving on,
But then came an aroma, sweet like a song,
It lifted their spirits, gave them new strength,
And reminded them to go to any length.

A souvenir they found, a treasure so dear,
A trinket to remember, a moment so clear,
And with a grimace, they knew it was time,
To observe their surroundings, to make the climb.

The time had come, for them to depart,
But they left with memories, deep in their heart,
And though they knew they'd come back one day,
For now, they'd head back, with much to say.

Reflections

1. What did the creatures find when they first arrived at the mysterious territory?
2. What did the creatures discover that gave them new hope and strength?
3. What did the creatures find to bring back with them as a souvenir of their adventure?
4. How did the creatures feel when they had to depart from the mysterious territory?
5. If you could go on an adventure to a mysterious place, where would you go and what would you hope to find there?