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Dancing On Thin Ice

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the heart is always right unless this time it’s wrong and this time is not like all the others this game he must not lose too much at risk no room for error is it worth the risk has he hit the point of no return is it really worth the venture if it’s a go execution must be meticulous indeed the stakes are high this gamble must be calculated pros and cons be tallied well thought through in every detail arsenal of charm and tactics gone out on a limb a joyride down a slippery slope jeopardizing the crown winner take all in pursuit of the gauntlet ripple effect of a backlash a chain reaction hanging in the balance this sort of entanglement not for the foolhardy it’s no sitcom for buffoons at the slightest hiccup fallout could be disastrous will he roll the dice at what point does temptation become obsession and seriously cloud all judgment precarious and unpredictable impetuous and highly flammable the repercussions for frivolity the high cost of capricious reverie its longterm aftermath risky business Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~CITYLIGHTS~ 2021 Read on air by invitation ~ August 13, 2021 'LATE NIGHT POETS' AP: Honorable Mention 2022 Submitted on August 2, 2021 for A BRIAN STRAND YOUR CHOICE POETRY contest sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST Originally posted on July 30, 2021

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Ann Peck

Date: 8/21/2021 7:12:00 AM

Just found your wonderful poem. It could speak of the game of life. So many repercussions with the wrong move. It's often a dice throw...

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/21/2021 3:20:00 PM

Absolutely ~ thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Ann ~

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/17/2021 1:34:00 AM

A seriously great question "at what point does temptation become obsession and seriously cloud all judgment" I wish more would think and answer.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/17/2021 3:34:00 AM

Thanks, Caren ~ let me know when it comes to you

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/5/2021 12:14:00 PM

Line, congrats on your win in Brian's contest with your well written, intriguing poem! Blessings, Kim M

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/5/2021 1:28:00 PM

Thank you very much, Kim ~

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 8/1/2021 1:44:00 AM

Hello Line, I read this piece with interest. I probably am wrong but this piece sounded like a game of chess. However, no matter it intrigued me no end...Delice

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/1/2021 4:18:00 AM

absolutely ~

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/31/2021 8:29:00 PM

Wow! Such a narrative you've spun. So meticulously detailed -- and yet wide-open for the reader to fly fancifully on his own. A FAVE for me, Line! Thanks, gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/1/2021 4:19:00 AM

thank you so much, Gershon. I'm thrilled that this poem resonated with you ~

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/31/2021 8:05:00 PM

So much thought put into this "this gamble must be calculated pros and cons be tallied well thought through in every detail" love is always a risk!

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/1/2021 4:20:00 AM

so very true ~ thanks, Caren

Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/30/2021 10:05:00 PM

Line, Enjoyed the dance, though it never was this hard, or was it? -Richard

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/31/2021 3:11:00 PM

ah ~ circumstances dictate