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.