Shallow Waters

I honestly believe that
there's no need to drown
in the shallow waters of our own lives
if we wade in aware and cautious
of what lies just beyond.

I say, leave deeper waters to others-
Dolphins, deep sea divers,
fishes and poets.

For most,
troubles merely lap at the ankles with only
the occassional small wave
wetting the shins.
No problem a dry beach towel can't resolve.