Zoo

For a relatively brief period in their lives, they touched base with luxuries that they could ill afford; with culture unallowed by both desire and time. Their days were spent committing crimes that fed their addiction to drugs. But at a rehab center, they were reintroduced to some of the finer things of life. Teachings of Christ were at the heart and center of their belief system and the hallmark of their program. Moreover, there were other venues of culture that greatly aided in their success. Among them was The Zoo. Into their lives came the Museum of Science and Industry. There, they could experience being connected to a reality that improved rather than destroyed civilization. There, perhaps they would connect to a challenge, a vision that could assist in changing their lives. Such visits by them must have been amazingly interesting and arresting; enabling them to capture a fresh view of human ingenuity. A new and broader view of the real world was also presented to them by way of the Planetarium. Awesome observations of the vast universe so unlike the average American city that had limited their drug-infested lives. There was so much 'out there' yet to be explored; so much 'in them' yet to be tapped. The Zoo was another favorite place to go. Was it simply a place to observe animals, or was there so much more to be discovered? There was a golden opportunity to reevaluate the use of cages, fences, barriers, and partitions. Perhaps an ex-felon would conclude that crime does not pay and that freedom is priceless. I cannot be certain, but I suspect that the men taken to such venues, especially the zoo, came away with a greater appreciation for the good life. One cannot help but realize the value of having the wild in captivity, and at the same time acknowledge that every living creature deserves and demands freedom. 051223PSCtest. Constance La France Writing Challenge - 'Z' Words Word Choice: Zoo