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I Took a Random Shot

I took a random shot I must confess
A wager made, the wheel of fortune spun
That may be how I got into this mess

A desperado's last chance to impress
A single bullet left inside the gun
I took a random shot I must confess

I missed the mark by plenty more or less
I rolled the dice though blinded by the sun
That may be how I got into this mess

Each loss increased my longing for success
I should have stopped before I had begun
I took a random shot I must confess

I should have been a tramp with no address
Instead of seeking love where there was none
That may be how I got into this mess

I should have been a priest, then I could bless
Every mother's daughter or their son
I took a random shot instead and yes
That may be how I got into this mess

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Beata Agustin Date: 2/1/2024 8:44:00 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

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