Look before you leap.
If your precious life you mean to keep.
Take some time to look around,
So you won't be broken on the ground.

Stand back and just survey the land,
See how many aces, are in your hand.
Then when you think you can clear the ditch,
Walk to the other side, and take the bridge.


(8/3/11-Alton Texas)

Juan Olivarez

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/look-before-you-leap-5/