All The Chances NOT Taken
Smile, laugh, wink, touch
I could have
But I didn’t
I was scared, frightened, nervous
What would you say?
What would they say?
Cry, run, walk, visit
I might have
But I remained
Locked in myself, lonely, alone
I might get hurt
I might get lost
Taking a chance
Walking in an unknown
Life on an edge
Not taken
Frozen to the comforting ground
I might fall down.
But I moved.
For all the chances not taken
I had pain, hurt, darkness, fear
I grew weary of life
So I moved.
I took a chance
I stared fear in the yellow eyes
He backed away
I laughed
I touched
I smiled
And sang.
With every chance I look
Into those piercing eyes
I sweat, stumbling, moan and tremble
But I move – he backs down.
The chance comes but once
I take them now
I dance in my days
I fly in my life
I am me.
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