playing it safe

you spend much
of your life picking the high
ground.
bringing fire,
and shelter,
food.
thinking ahead to what
could happen,
but never does.
you keep an eye out
for wild animals.
it's hard to imagine
not having
a warm bed
to sleep in.
a couch to sit in.
all the comforts of
home,
money in the bank
and
a lock on the door.