The right way

The right way

February 10, 2024
I haven't come very far,' said the curly boy.
'No?' asked the dishevelled little owl.
'I've made so many mistakes,' said the curly boy.
'I've taken so many wrong turns,
'and now I'm only up to here!' 
'Oh,' said the dishevelled little owl.

(Pause.)

'I don't know where I'm going,' said the curly boy.
'Don't you?' said the dishevelled little owl.
'How do I know which is the right way,' said the curly boy,
'and which is the wrong way?
'How do I know where the trouble is?'
'Dear me!' said the dishevelled little owl.

(Pause.)

'So, what do you think?' asked the curly boy.
'I think I'm glad you're here,' said the dishevelled little owl.
'I think I'm glad you're here, with us,' said the first little owl.
'I think I'm glad you're here, with us, right now,' said the second little owl.
'Really?' asked the curly boy.
'Truly,' said the dishevelled little owl, the first little owl, and the second little owl, together.