Play It Safe

I am going to sit in a chair,

she said, 

when I grow up. 

I'm going to click my finger and stare at a screen,

and go home and make dinner

and fall asleep.

I am going to sit in a chair,

she said,

and never stand up.

I'm going to always jump when they say "jump",

and go home and drink a bitter cup,

and drink deep.

I am going to sit in a chair,

she said,

and I said fine.

You must not whine and you should not pine,

you chose your choice as I choose mine,

and the price is steep.

I am going to be safe,

she said,

and smart and sound.

But no risk is still risk when you have a hand,

and never play your cards when you know you can,

so it's cards you keep.