All of Wisdom’s roads head towards Rome

…but most roads never make it quite there

They take you to thriving towns in the outskirts

humming on their proximity to the capital city

But the capital city they are not

They take you mountaintops overlooking expansive vistas where the capital city can be seen shimmering in the distance

But in the capital city are you not

Their journeys prepare you to soften the focus of your gaze

and scan the horizon

And when you do

You see not just one shimmering city in the distance

but many

Which are real?

And which are merely

A mirage?

Some of these shimmering cities have roads leading directly to them

Others are guarded by dense jungle forests

Perilously dark

With paths you must pave yourself

Are you sure you still want to go to Rome?

The teapot is singing

Your friends back home are waiting to brew you a cup

Safe and snug by the fire

Adventure is calling

Which voice in your head will you choose to follow?