Many a traveler
seeks to unravel her
mysteries, secrets, and lore.
Spends pretty pennies on
questioning denizens,
seeking to live evermore,
to find El Dorado.
Would that they rather
found a more fruitful pursuit.
Their queries unbidden,
so it remains hidden,
whether on horseback or foot.
They botch and they bungle,
get lost in the jungle,
all the while thinking they're close,
when by any good measure,
if searching for treasure,
it's right in front of your nose.
Author notes: image generated by author prompt to Gemini
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