Woodlands Etiquette

Should one come upon 

an ancient set of stone stairs 

while walking in a wild wood late at night,

one is always obliged to climb them

and should one find 

a mysterious door

in the middle of the forest

at the top of the stone stairs,

one is always obliged to go through

and when one finds an open field

of flowers flashing in an afternoon sun

on the other side of the door

in the middle of the forest

at the top of the stairs

while walking late at night,

one is always obliged to stop

and caress the flowers gently

and consider the mystery of it all.

However

When one finds 
large eggs 
deep maroon and crackled
on a pile of gold and jewels,
it is generally best to turn around

and run.