for each forward step we take a risk; not knowing whether it is safe
we’re told to slow downbecause we cannot foreseethe dangers ahead
we assess the threat if credible, we prepare and hope for the best
when there is a break in the clouds, some will believe the storm has passed by
a cautious response has become a charged icon for our changing world
we may not see it but someone has determined a need for caution
spring feels late this year as the cherry tree slowly begins to flower
we must take caution in uncertain times to not let it become fear
what might have seemed odd or overkill just last month now seems to make sense
if we see the signs we will be better prepared when things start to change
uptown jack 