Dangerous Dalliance -

Dangerous dalliance, life threatening thrill A menacing fun, a somber skill One that makes the beating blast A fleeting fame that will never last A ride in raging rolling coaster A gem devoid of lasting luster It's like an ice in white-hot weather That leaves nothing, even a feather For, after all the showing stun Glory will set like the sinking sun Even the sound of a beating drum Will not be heard, not even strum Pick title vol. 39 poetry contest Honorable mention