ventured Gained. I ventured to live, knowing I would meet death. I ventured to dream 'til my final breath. I ventured to hope when it all seemed like slime, and God sent a rope, which I ventured to climb. I ventured a penny, and God gave me a nickel. So I ventured a dollar, and got punched by a brawler. I ventured forgiveness, though loneliness wracked me. The brawler turned charming and began to attract me! I ventured to love him, in spite of his faults; now we get on quite well for two headstrong adults! I ventured to pray that our love might outlast our short little lives and not fade like the past. I feel rather certain that these ventures were worthful. (Is that even a word? This last venture was mirthful.) 071025 what's it to you? who go blather from