Later, you forget.
Later, you tired.
Later, you busy.
Later, you lose interest.
Later, you no money.
Later, you don’t want.
Later, you change your mind.
Later, you regret.
But you say later again.
Later, your chance gone.
Later, you wish you tried.
Later, too late already.
Credit: inspired by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
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