How much slack do you give to an errant mind, an arrogant twist.
two hands five hands more, Not sure but the fish running with the hook
has an idea that something is amiss. Twang, hiss. out of options.

When does one say Okay, you caught your limit
Time to call it a day pack your catch away. The
sun is setting. Less we are going to night fish.
Hmm when does the light go on for the thief in the night'
blazing bright casting blame and reality to all corners.

Human nature is a curious thing.We will make the elastic
mental contortions to make the means justify the ends. Retro fit
the outcome. suborn in our belief. An inch is rewarded by a mile
just smile and all will be well. Hell is the destination of the deluded.
But the nature of it can be jarring ,the content surreal.

This is a personal observation of one who was a good friend but allowed
Hubris and raw desire to to blunt caution and reason. Old habits were hard to abandon.
tested the ice in the middle of the pond wearing lead boots. The outcome
was assured.