In my reckless youth
I jousted devils in the dark
Juggled the cold flames of untested passion
Skated on pond ice to sharp sounds cracking
In my reckless youth
I had no fear
Except of missing a good party
I thought love could blossom with each new face
That walked around the corner
I thought I could walk away with impunity
From not-quite commitments of good times
I laughed unreservedly at bad jokes and pratfalls
I tested boundaries
Went beyond them
Tempted fate and laughed at death
Looked into the face of the universe
To see my own reflection
In my reckless youth
There was no time to plan
No longterm strategies
Just hubris and innocence, comingled
David Trudel © 2012
Interesting coincidence–someone just mentioned hubris on my last poem 😉
Very nice write, David!
Good one dad!
Thanks Ana-Maria, appreciate it.
Your poetic expression of life is marvelous!