Death by Arrogance

 

As the dominant species I am

I go wherever I damn well please

Out and about on a brisk hike

with Nature beneath my feet

to get the exercise I need

Came to a stream
I thought I could cross easily

So unassuming it was
in width and depth

No big deal if my shoes

got a little wet

But I misjudged
the power intensity
of the current
as mere inches of rushing water

took out my sliding feet
toppling this arrogant man
who hit his head on a stone
you could hold in your hand
and drowned in an obstacle
I failed to respect properly