WarriorCarryingWater
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life
There are only two types of people on a sinking boat
Those who save the boat and others who save themselves
Nobody knows who they will be, or what compels
One to risk life and limb, or take their chances with sharks and whales
If everyone decided to labor for the greater good
The chances of success would improve the likelihood
That all may survive, patching holes or finding a bucket
But who am I kidding, most folks will probably just say #%?! it!
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