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Life, A Chance For Living

I thought to climb the mountain
then thought
why any need for atop?

Could just stay in a valley
where, less chance of a smashing
flop!

And if I flew, some aircraft of sort -- 
passenger, better chance I could safely 
have same view -- 

Nah! What the heck!

Break-a-leg, as they say in the theater

The captain may down with his ship

trapeze artist, chance a deadly slip

I will perish someday, anyway~ if

not by faulty rope, a bad performance, a
capsizing storm, or poorly timed flip --

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/19/2025 3:36:00 AM

sometimes its worth taking that chance Joe, especially when all your heart and soul tells you so, well done, I applaud you for your great courage to dip into the deep ocean.

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/19/2025 4:24:00 AM

Hi Vie. Thank you. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Toss of the dice often. Many times just trusting on an indistinct impulse. Some might be inclined to suggest that, God took a chance on each one of us. Who knows? Have a great writing day my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/18/2025 5:37:00 PM

I was never one for the rush of adrenalin...wanted to live a full life, not a daring one. Anyway, I digress. Your poem gave me pause, thanks for sharing it, Sara

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/18/2025 7:51:00 PM

May live a longer life that way...but is it fuller? I don't know...just asking the question. I know people who are more cautious, not for fear of challenge, but have dependent family, whom they dearly love, that need them healthy and strong. Life is never entirely what it seems on the surface. Can be very complicated, as you know. I think, most people attempt to do what seems right, not always totally aware themselves as to rhyme and reason. Hindsight 20/20 as it is often said. Who knows?

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/18/2025 11:42:00 AM

Daredevils are in a class of their own. These words fill me with admiration, and with a message, "Don't be as nuts as those guys". A good poem.

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/18/2025 12:44:00 PM

Some common sense. Study, put heart and soul into it, and then take the leap. I had a girl student once, lost my concentration, she bent my nose with a good punch...so, I let the next student straighten it out. Only kidding; but I did straighten it out abruptly myself -- ouch! -- then went on with the lesson as if nothing was broken. No risk, no gain. Study, study, practice I constantly remind myself. Same with poetry. Poor formal education...but I keep at it. So grateful for Soup's patience:) Thank you. Blessings my friend.