Living On Borrowed Time

Living life
In a 
Vacuum, to gaze at the warnings
In front of you but
Not adhering to them
Going on dates and playing the field

Overlooking the signs, 
Never expecting it to happen to you

But you are not immune
Owning up to being ignorant does not
Rule you out as a 
Receiver or carrier
Of the dreaded disease… 
When taking liberties instead of precautions
Eventually you’ll end up 
Dead or living with regret…

The worst part 
Is that it can be prevented, even 
Maintained, in the 
End it’s your choice, please choose wisely, decide today…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Many congratulations Wilma on your win in Jared's fine contest >> James
Brown Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Congratulations Wilma on your win in Jared Pickett's contest "Acrostic 2". Love, Carol
Cwiak Avatar
August 24, 2010 at 8:56 PM
Nicely done, Wilma. Congrats on your HM with this acrostic.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 24, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Way to go Wilma ..congrats on your HM in Jared's contest with this magnificent Acrostic.. so happy to see u entering and winning lots of contests my friend.. your poetry is so grand ... to share.. with luv.. enjoy.. ciao..
Roberts Avatar
August 24, 2010 at 11:27 AM
great entry, congrats on your HM
Devonshire Avatar
August 24, 2010 at 10:14 AM
A good warning for people who fail to take precautions and expose themselves to sexually-transmitted diseases, Wilma. Must have been traveling when you posted this one. Congratulations on your HM in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Vermaak Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 11:37 AM
If only all those idiots out there can read this i think the world would be a better place. I agree with andrea, it is a great message. lovies, Tanja
Dietrich Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 8:43 PM
Should be drilled into the heads of teenagers and ALSO adults! Great message, Wilma, and yes, now you know someone else familiar with SA. LUv, Andrea
Falotico Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Great message my love, wonderful write..always Michael
Nandy Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 4:59 AM
WILMA , a nice thoughtful advice for all ! Thanks for comments on my poem ! =Raj
Sweetheart Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Wonderful Wilma.. a super acrostic for the contest.. good luck my friend.. original and unique .. my entry is Love Acrostic Analogy.. from experience of course..haha..luv..
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 3:58 PM
Deeeeep girlfriend. What can I say? Wow excellent poem
Delacroix Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Yes, we do need to choose wisely. Well written acrostic, Wilma! Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on mine. Best wishes, Caroline.
K. Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 1:43 PM
An acrostic full of great advice, oh wise one. ;) You should be sleeping by now though ;) I'll be unearthing your email in a bit ok? haha told you my sleep's whacked, I actually woke up at 1am!! hahaha --hopeless me
Fraser Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Excellent teachings in your Acrostic Wilma. It's so sad this disease it still so rife, and it will excel sadly. Good luck in the contest >> James
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