Facts as they are 

Nothing but the truth

Lessons leave a scar.

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I know it’s uncouth

But life is quite hard

You want some proof?

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Well in this regard 

Look in the mirror

And look real hard.

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Only then you’ll care

And make concessions

For life it will scare.

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When applying its lessons

Many with some pain

Save your confessions.

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For the criminally insane

You know yourself

Just use your brain.

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For knowledge is wealth

The memories are here

No need for stealth.

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Get your life in gear

Get off of your phone

Stop shedding your tears

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Sabbatical out of your comfort zone

Challenge your every skill

Remember that you and you alone.

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Can swallow the ‘red pill’

End all your strife

Using your sheer will.

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Finally get a life

While you can

Find a new wife.

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Lend a helping hand 

Share your mistakes

At will, your command.

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Show that even when life breaks

And things go off unplanned

Doing all that it takes 

Only then, you’ll understand…

-AAA 10/05/2024