Throwing
Caution to the wind

But, you know
he married a cautious woman
and always hounded her
about it

But, really
his family was shrouded
in accidental tragedy
and continues to
this day

When I realized this
I was afraid
how this happens seemingly
out of control

But, even under
this mistaken view
I knew this madness
created intentionally obtuse

But, its only now
after the past is so
past, so done
I see their agreements
and mine

I see my husband’s desire
for safety, for caution
for no more tragedy
even through his ridicule

But, I am
overly cautious
its just that now
I see it serves a purpose