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
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