What I Could Do

I could

Try to overturn each and every rock

To see what lies beneath.

I could, or

I could walk straight toward you and see what bounties I trip over on the way.

I could

Reach for each and every glinting star,

Each star a promise, each grab a chance to acquire something better.

I could, or

I could reach for you and only you and take the jewels you place in my hand.

I could

Hold tight to each and every prize I win

And keep it close and never split my cache with anyone.

I could, or

I could let it go, with open hands, and watch it multiply like loaves of bread.