Close Shave
Breaking points are reached
when you are gliding
just is as smooth as silk.
Acceptable risks go rogue,
easy-street gets bumpy;
beware then
for there are gopher holes,
shoals of piranha appear
in rain puddles,
then sleeping moles awaken in your head
and they don't like smooth.
Copyright © Eric Ashford | Year Posted 2023
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