“Crystal Ball”
By Ashley O’Hare
Staring directly into the crystal ball,
I realize the grave burden
that comes with knowing all.
Nothing ever comes as a surprise.
Every milestone becomes predictable,
like the nightly sunset and morning sunrise.
Knowing hard work will inevitably pay off
removes the adrenaline rush of a risk.
I could plan my future without a second thought.
Even with the heart of a perfectionist,
I cannot find it within myself
to accept this radical knowledge.
Perhaps omniscience is more
than a simple reassurance.
It turns a complex life
into a great bore.
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