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I Am Two People
One falls asleep late at night,
and the other wakes on time.
One works in a selfish manner
and the other polishes every edge.
One curses his neighbor for existing
and the other trims his lawn.
One disrespects those in authority
and the other shines their shoes.
One observes the destitute while walking
and the other provides shelter while listening.
One wallows in mediocrity
and the other strives for the best.
One betrays the woman he loves
and the other will never leave her side.
One frowns with bitterness at his position in life
and the other smiles at the blessings he has.
One wins the argument through aggression
and the other loses through compassion.
One takes to fulfill his dreams
and the other gives to a brother's cause.
One slays his enemy without remorse
and the other gently lays him to rest.
One dismisses a crying dusk
and the other welcomes a laughing dawn.
One lives to see tomorrow
and the other fails to be born.
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