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Risk It All

What keeps us coming back?

What makes us act a fool?

We throw caution to the wind.

This form of insanity.

We risk everything to attain it.

We lie, cheat and steal for it.

Grasping it is ecstasy.

Losing it is death.

It’s rare, yet common.

This precious jewel?

Love.

Copyright (C) 2017 Penny Wilson