dare

over here, it’s all rife
with folks trying. it’s fine
buying this not-yet life,
but i think it’s been time
for you to be happy.

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it’s New Year’s, and she bets
that i’ll just probably
do it here just as yet.

i’m not really looking
for the work of the year,
but i’ll do any thing
going away from here.