surlyclown

So, went to a holiday party on Friday. Ate, drank and was merry...even though the main topic of conversation was a certain aspect of my future. So, I've spent pretty much the entire week examining what I really want to do and focus on in my life.

Turns out being an ostrich isn't helpful to anything or anyone...a continuous lesson that I may one day learn for good.


I took a walk in the rain one day on the wrong side of the tracks
I stood on the rails till I saw that train
Just to see how my heart would react
Now some people say that you shouldn't tempt fate
And for them I would not disagree
But I never learned nothing from playing it safe
I say fate should not tempt me

I take my chances, I don't mind working without a net
I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get

I sat alone in the dark one night, tuning in by remote
I found a preacher who spoke of the light but there was brimstone in his throat
He'd show me the way according to him in return for my personal check
I flipped my channel back to CNN and I lit another cigarette

I take my chances, forgiveness doesn't come with a debt
I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get

I've crossed lines of words and wire and both have cut me deep
I've been frozen out and I've been on fire and the tears are mine to weep
Now I can cry until I laugh and laugh until I cry
So cut the deck right in half, I'll play from either side

I take my chances, I don't cling to remorse or regret
I take my chances, I take my chances every chance I get
I take my chances


--Mary Chapin Carpenter