Risk and Reward

Never be mentally shackled and pinned to the ground by the gnawing what-might-have-beens Don't look back in regret because you chose to play it safe Take a risk and surprise yourself! Don't allow fear of uncertainty to hold you back from taking a leap Let that fear be your motivator! Seize courage by the horns Tip-toe through the minefield of combustible disaster Sit on a powder keg that could blow to kingdom come! Have no fear! Face the possibility of failing, and if you do, that's okay! Failure is a part of life It's nothing to be afraid of. Take a risk and surprise yourself! I repeat, take a risk and surprise yourself! Not a dangerous one, I hope! To take a risk at something, at anything, is to be brave. A safe risk is always a risk worth taking. The reward? Pay dirt, or course. BRIAN'S CHOICE 6,any form,any theme poetry contest (Winner: Honorable Mention) Sponsored by Brian Strand Date written and posted: 10/15/2018