Written for:  November 2022 PAD Chapbook Challenge - Day 17

"For today's prompt, write a risk poem. Most of my family is really into the classic board game Risk, but there's more to risk than fake armies and real dice. Risk may involve asking someone out on a date or applying for a new job. Many people take a (hopefully low level) risk each day on their morning commute. Even trying a new food involves some risk. And yes, of course, writing (and sharing) a poem."


This poem is risky.
Read it if you dare
to care to bare 
your emotions in 
an ocean of tears, or 
in nervous giggles of joy-
lessness, or recognition.
Be alert.  This poem 
changes, rearranges itself.
It is fickle, fugacious,
pickled, audacious, tired
of whining, sadness, 
and pining.  This poem
has decided to laugh,
pick up a glass, and toast
its insanely silly host.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/2022-november-pad-chapbook-challenge-day-17