Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Opportunity Knocks

It's such a feather in the cap,
a shoulder pat, a compliment
one could not, would not
think might come about.
But is it right? Or would I bite
off more than I can chew?
Appealing to the appetite,
of course, a dream if only
true in measure, temporary
but so tempting. Can I pull
it off? Go ahead, my friend,
scoff at my fears and
insecurities, but they are real,
the feelings valid, needing some
analysis before a final yes is
said, or no (instead). Should
I open wide that door? Or...


(c) Ellen Gillette, 2014

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