Gambling

...When you get what you wanted, 

but it's not what you want; you learn disappointment

the hard way. 

...Tried not to create 

expectations; predictions; illusions of 

grandeur... 

But you did.

...When you gamble contentment

for possible gain: take a chance, and find

you were wrong...

...Weigh the risks beside your hope, 

and in a moment of ill-advised 

courage, 

take a chance.

...When you trust in some variable;

exchange solid loam for a shot at the sky...

You might fall.

...Praying the stubs on your back are 

wings, not both'r'ing to test your 

hypothesis... 

Flutter, then crash!

...When you get what you wanted,

but it's not what you want, remember; learn better

for next time.