Harmless
In trying to list
things that are harmless,
I’ve come to the conclusion
nothing is purely harmless
in all situations.
Consider the lowly peanut.
Most people can gobble them down
but some are so allergic
traces of peanut oil can be dangerous.
Other foods? Besides allergies,
too much can make you sick,
fat or choke you.
A kiss? Germs. Abuse. Betrayal.
Remember Judas?
The sorry fact
Is that our bodies
are fragile,
mortal,
temporary.
Unless you’re in heaven.
Then all is harmless.
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