James Fraser Poet Couplet

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

Never look through a window, never go through a door
If you are wary of what lies behind, you never will explore

If you make this decision, you may see things that you like
But there are maybe things that are not, this for you is your right

Many have looked through a window, and many have gone through the door
Its because we are all very different, for that you can be sure

If nothing is ever ventured, then nothing is ever gained
Those who desire never to venture, never gain or witness the pain




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Sara Kendrick April 6, 2010 at 7:41 AM Good to try something new once in a while isn't it..Great thoughts that you have penned in this one. Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 5, 2010 at 12:18 PM Such elegant thoughts James ...with much to think about ... so very true.. nothing ventured..nothing gained.. one cannot be fearful today or we become prisoners of our fears... luv the couplet setup too..luv.. "Sweetheart"

Izzy Gumbo April 5, 2010 at 9:18 AM A great message James. Yes, Alba... I'm half Scottish. My play on them Mayan lol! "She.Alba". I appreciate your comment my friend.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix April 5, 2010 at 8:27 AM Awesome, James! And profound. Thanks for sharing this great couplet and thanks for all your always kind comments on my poems. Hope you had a great Easter. Best wishes, Caroline.

Andrea Dietrich April 4, 2010 at 9:16 PM Good message, James. Thanks for your flattering comment to me. I think you are quite prolific! Luv, Andrea

Destiny Budd April 4, 2010 at 1:55 PM I like where you went with this. Wise words.

Gareth James April 4, 2010 at 12:55 PM very true! All character building stuff happens when we choose to venture. I have fallen over many hurdles. In the beginning i "Failed", but now i know there is no such thing as "failure", it's just a better way of doing something

Doris Culverhouse April 4, 2010 at 12:02 PM yes--so true, happy Resurection Day!!

Mitch White April 4, 2010 at 10:37 AM True in a lot of ways- Happy Easter Highlander

Francine Roberts April 4, 2010 at 8:39 AM very nice piece, Happy Easter James

Carolyn Devonshire April 4, 2010 at 8:36 AM Yes, James, when we open the "door," we may find gain or pain. However, I like you am one to "venture." Happy Easter, dear Highlander! Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A April 4, 2010 at 7:50 AM Strong one . Have a good one.