Do you take risks? If you do, do you pussyfoot around them or just dive in?
There are advantages to being cautious, of course. Huge ones that are ill-considered often lead one down a rough road.
Then again, there’s the “nothing ventured, nothing gained” philosophy. There’s no life without a little adventure (and some misadventure).
Let the house of cards show us how to take calculated ones.
Small house
Rugs wrap around feet
Warm, calm and free
Warm rug
Lulls one to sleep
Never awakes
Small step
Out the door
Starts a journey
On a magical road
Less travelled
Signs
Though tiny
Call the traveller
Who should trust,
Read
Learn
And walk.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (3)
This was extremely powerful! Loved your poem!
Signs, yes signs are everywhere. I like how you portrayed 3 choices.
Very creative!!