intrepid

Nothing's ever lost, just misplaced.
Steps retraced and a little searching
can lead you back or spur you on
your most whole self to become.
So gather up your joy and pluck,
like half forgotten socks
dropped behind the laundry basket,
and stuff them in your satchel
jaunty, thrown over shoulder.
Decision made, start undaunted.
The adventurer intrepid out to discover
brave new worlds far off the map;
to dance with dragons or mermaids kiss.
Be triumphant and glory win,
go storm the castle, but remember this:
home awaits and love and bed
when heavy the crown upon your head.