Risks on a Leash

Chance, a wild beast,
Tamed by the thin thread of hope,
A leash held tight in trembling hands.

Money, love, career—leadership.

Dice thrown in the air,
Each roll a heartbeat,
Each bet a breathy utterance in the dark.

Reckless steps on a tightrope,
Above the abyss of what-ifs,
Balancing dreams and despair.

The thrill of the unknown,
A siren’s call to the edge,
Where caution is a distant echo,
And reason, a forgotten friend.

In the gamble of life,
We are all players,
Chasing shadows,
Holding onto the leash,
Praying it doesn’t snap.