Go Ahead

Take stroll down the street
See somebody cute that seems really sweet
But you don't let your eyes meet or say hello

Enjoying time that's frivolous
You refrain from a moment of bliss
Caution chaps your lips; you maintain status quo

I'm a carpe diem enthusiast
I would steal a glance and I would
Steal a kiss
Seize the day, seize the day
If you want me to return what I'm stealing
I think you'd find the process rather appealing
Seize the day, thieve away

Set your foot upon a stage
Unexpected darling of the theater page
Directors fight agents for the front row

The baseball hasn't left the mound
When your pinstripes contact 3rd-base ground
Bat cracks that home run sound; you win, 2-0

I'm a big fan of all the world's a stage
One day you'll steal the show
One day you'll steal a base
Seize the day, seize the day
Go ahead, express what you're feeling
I think I'd find the process simply appealing
Seize the day, thieve away

Go ahead, you don't need permission
Just lock up your indecision
Go ahead, create imposition
I'm not above avoiding suspicion
Seize the day, seize the day
Theive away, seize the day
No shame in showing what you're concealing
Make sure you get a good lead if you go stealing 
Seize the day, seize the day
Seize the day, seize the day
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I was challenged to write about a theme (Stolen) and after much brainstorming, I was struck by what is possible to steal that fills a void, rather than creates one. I thought it was an interesting turn around. Stealing, in its main definition, means taking something that's not rightfully yours. It creates distrust, is unexpected, and stems from all kinds of motives: thrill, boredom, loneliness, because you can. That you can "seize" a day, and in essence, get over fear, take a risk that has a potentially beneficial payoff, instead of one that has certain negative consequences, plays into the theme quite nicely, I think.

So, instead of listening to your fear (which you should do if you have criminal tendencies - that's called your conscience), you should dismiss it in these instances in order to deepen relationships, achieve ambition, and entertain a crowd.

EM