2021-06-11: The Castle

My children’s whining was incessant on our trek through the forest. 

Ignoring the beauty of the path, they complained of fatigue, hunger, thirst, and boredom. 

“Trust me,” I said. “It will be worth it.”

Having no choice, they continued forward with me until the forest opened onto the sight of a fantasy-like castle promising relief to all their discomfort. 

Their awe rendered them speechless as they took in the end of this particular journey. 

Maybe they would trust me a little more on the next one.