Life's A Point of View

Life offers two poles - two roles.
One beginning, grinning, winning.
One refusing, abusing, losing.

Each looks through their scope
With hope that their vision is right.
A clear, focused lens views bright.
One closed results in failing sight.

Some are aware and don't care.
For most of the rest the test is too great.
But a rare few do know and dare.
To those must go unending praise,
For their days are each born anew.
Their genius? That right point of view!