"He tried to do his best, but he could not..." - Neil Young (Tired Eyes).
Folk #1: Aye. There's the rub. Here we are. Born into Paradise. Taking it totally for granted. Still, doing our best to make it day to day. Sometimes hitting the target, often falling short. That's the Human drama & trauma. There is something noble in trying to be a good person, despite the odds & circumstances. Keeping perspective. Being philosophical. Aware, alive, awake. Classic dichotomy we traverse: Failure vs. Success. Ultimately we are all graded on a curve. No perfection here. Every win is a loss too. Strange how that works. Knowing when to jump into the fray, knowing when to refrain. Noise & Silence vying with each other. There is "Yes," and there is "No." Picking & choosing. Being careful, and boldly passionate too. Cool, calm, collected. Totally engaged & committed. WTF. Embracing Life, no matter what. Yes.