The 39th Charm
I still have faith in you despite your thirty-eight prior arrests.
You're a predator for sure. No doubt about it.
There's good in everyone.
With some people, you have to dig a little deeper to extract it.
Brother, let me tell you, I'm digging deep- so deep, in fact.
I may not be able to find my way back out of this illogical pit.
But as I've said before, I have faith in you.
The 39th chance might be the charm that turns it all around.
A chance for you to finally show society your silver lining.
For the time being, you'll need community support.
3 squares, a place to stay, a stable job.
Most important of all, you'll need more understanding and compassion
from your fellow citizens.
Wish I could help you out, but I'm just a working-class stiff.
My home is filled to the brim with loved ones.
My fridge is a little thin.
I'd put in a good word for you at work.
I'm a bit concerned about your spotty attendance.
Your propensity for violence against society
As I said before, everybody deserves at least thirty-nine chances.
Based on many, many, many true stories
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