To live or not to live, he pondered
To lead or follow, a voice responded
A moment of pause and hesitation
A change in course and contemplation
Altered perceptions, shifting points of view
The voice continued to echo through
Every breath he lived, he now knew
“I dare you too!”
Image source: Slave to the Mind Wire Bound The Thinker
Pensive Gallery Sculpture: Rodin Replica
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