These Are the Years of Living Dangerously

These Are the Years of Living Dangerously

Natasha Josefowitz

I drank milk

the day after its expiration date

I talked to the bus driver

while the bus was in motion

I undid my safety belt

before the plane came to a complete stop

I did not brush my teeth

before going to bed

I went out without my umbrella

even though they predicted rain

I took off the tag on my pillow that says

"Do not remove"

I walked where it said

"Do not step on the grass"

I took my dog out

without a leash

I washed a garment that said

"Dry-clean only"

I picked a flower

in someone else's garden

I live dangerously