Sometimes I feel I need to take more risks. Living a life of privilege; however, muddies my interpretation of peril. Dipping my toe into the pool most likely won’t bring on the frostbite that I imagine. Life and limb stakes rarely come into play when I venture to the wild side. On the contrary, my luxuries nurture minor inconveniences into overgrown monsters that no longer fit under my queen-size bed.

Perhaps daring myself in a measured way may be all I can muster. It’s a tough life, but I’ll bravely chance it.

Running with Scissors

I'm going to do it! Throw caution lightly aside. 
Run with scissors! Let the rules slightly slide.
Going to live life on the softened edge.
Use only light sunscreen, delay any pledge.
Undaunted, I'll swim after a vegan feast.
Rip all tags from my mattress, leave not one in the least.
Won't say excuse me when my burb is unsquashed.
Throw light in with the dark,
No separate loads when I wash.
Keep all my library books way past the due date.
Ignore the fine print. Leave it all up to fate.
Dare the barista to leave out the cream.
No umbrella, no flossing, just the dangerous dream!
Park front-first and take up double the space.
Drink straight from the hose, with a filter in place.
Face some challenges and seize half the day.
Sacrifice a little for a pilgrimage in my way.

B. Toner September 2024