TAKE OUR CHANCES

By CH

 Chances are,

There is risk of pain

Diving into emotional waters

As sure as there are sharks in the open sea.

And in spite of admirable intentions,

Chances are,

Because of poor conditioning,

Human infallibility,

Emotions & moods,

And hurts collected over time and space,

We may each other wound.

But there are so many creatures

Large and minuscule,

Seascapes vibrant and enchanting,

That I long to see

In the depths with you.

So let’s take all the precautions -

Bring extra oxygen,

The shark cage,

Underwater torches,

And secure the buddy line...

Committing to trust, compassion,

And mutual respect,

Remembering how we laugh,

And each other heal and inspire,

No matter what we meet,

Take our chances

And dive into the deep blue sea.