A Firefly Told Me

The stars shine so brightly
The moon luminescent glows
As I stare up at the sky
Wondering what secrets it knows

A firefly buzzes quickly on by
The first one I've seen this year
Then flits back over to me
And tells me what I want to hear

"I know a secret, my child
Would you like to know as well?
I very slowly nod my head and
Say, "Yes, please do tell"

She hovers right near my ear
She whispered her words so soft
"When you take a chance dear,
Nothing is ever truly lost.

For it's not the outcome
Of that risk, that is the final call
The true win or lose you face
Is whether you took the chance at all.

For what is life with no risk
No chance to win or fail
If there never is a battle
You never will prevail."

With that the firefly winked
And went along it's way
Leaving me with much to think about
About what she had to say

Is it best to go ahead
And just risk everything?
Is it better to never risk it all
And never truly start living?

For to love is just one big chance
You may win or lose
What you decide is up to you.
But I know what I choose.