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Genetic Predisposition


Lazy man, with a higher inclination

Possession of intelligence yet the alcohol seems more relevant

Playing the victim yet he is only victim of self-pity

Un-evil benevolent self-being yet a product of self-loathing

Self-provoking, lacking self-control

Behold

Product of his father, creator of his son

One among many, he is not the only one

One last drink, one last chance

Promises are broken

Advisors are plenty but let me offer one last token

Changes come with effort and effort comes with will

The will to change is attitude

An attitude to kill

The person from the past, create a new in the future

Son of man, predisposed to his condition

The will to change in both of us, for the sake our ambition.

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