On Alert

Nosing the air,
Instincts sure that
Something interesting
Is about to be found.
How often we tiptoe
Into a situation
Not completely knowing
What’s brought us there,
Only that intuition
Says, “Be alert.
You might like this
Next opportunity.”
Curiosity isn’t the killer
It’s made out to be;
No, it’s a lifelong friend
With mixed advice.
Might as well see
For yourself,
Nose in the air.