The Answer Depends

    Why do some believe it’ll get better
       while others are sure it’ll get worse

     Why do some take wild chances
       while others sit out the big dances

     Why do some sock it away
       while others live for today

     Why do some sit and think
        while others resort to drink

     The answer, my friend, will depend
        on what you discover in the end
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Date: 8/13/2025 7:01:00 PM
We all must have the presupposition in mind…do we want to live or die, drink or dine… We uncover our own truths, some line up with the divine and some become a god of one’s own making. You often make us think with your unique poems!
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Date: 8/8/2025 4:07:00 PM
in the end, all those 'whys' will become crystal clear. I've pretty consistently believed things will get better, live for the day, have taken some mighty big chances, never drank...still I ponder what you've pondered in your poem. Well done, Sir.
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Date: 8/8/2025 6:26:00 AM
Its a cliff hanger GW..' you old teaser you.'
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Date: 8/7/2025 10:22:00 PM
Made me think, in each couplet I looked for myself. I believe AI will make it worse before it gets better, I have taken wild chances rather than sit out by accepting life as is, I live for today but I'm definitely a sitter and thinker who hates alcohol but likes other and believes I'll find perfection at my life's end. Now you know everything. Enjoyed your pen this evening, kind sir. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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