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This humorous and introspective poem explores a fictionalized historical event, Captain Brady's daring leap across the Cuyahoga Creek to escape pursuing Native Americans. The speaker, initially inspired by the story, contemplates the concept of decisive action and embraces a similar leap of faith in their own life, leaving behind societal expectations and venturing into the unknown. The poem concludes with a self-deprecating question about whether their journey warrants a coffee shop in their own honor, poking fun at the contemporary fascination with celebrating unconventional behavior. Comparable works include The Leap by Richard Adams

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