The Sanctum of Sanity

Lesson in Falling Over

 

                                                         If you practice falling over
                                                         You can become quite skilled.
                                                         Avoiding knees grazed,
                                                         Elbows skinned.
                                                         Of course, when you begin
                                                         You must, first place your trust
                                                         In one who is prepared
                                                         To care enough
                                                         To pick the pieces up.

                                                         Eventually, you will become,
                                                         Sufficiently adept to fall for fun,
                                                         Even when attended by
                                                         Inept yet trying strangers.

                                                         You will however, quickly learn
                                                         The danger of
                                                         Their slow to catch concern.
                                                         And that, if you persist
                                                         In going down,
                                                         They’ll be delighted to
                                                         Assist your fall,
                                                         With all the force
                                                         Their lack of love
                                                         Can give the shove
                                                         Which puts you down
                                                         For good.


                                                         ©James Rainsford 2011


Posted as my contribution to One Shot Wednesday on 25th May 2011.  Your views are very welcome and I'll try to respond to all who express an opinion.  Please click on the comment tab below.