Yeah, Step Backwards, Wilderness One.

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Just step away

That’s it

A little bit more

Backwards, Boy.

Many zipped before.

Only a couple

Were maimed...really.

And that because

Of clumsiness

In the fears.

The what-ifs

That paralyze.

Six inches more.

Forget about looking.

WHEEE.



(Playing in lush Costa Rica, Scott and Zoe)

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