When you were little, endure
you parents' warnings, then wait
for them to leave the room,
pry loose protective covers
and consider inserting some metal
object into an electrical outlet?




When you were big enough
to cross the street on your own,
did you ever wait for a signal,
hear the frenzied approach
of a fire truck and feel like
stepping out in front of it?


When you were almost grown
did you ever sit in a bubble bath.
perspiration pooling,
notice a blow-dryer plugged
in within easy reach, and think
about dropping it into the