Poem: The Strategist (Tanka)

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I.

Every strategy,
scholars excogitate all
break it into steps
contingents for everything
all the bases are covered.


II.

But when all breaks down
go to plan A, B, C, D
all the way to Z
Then go to double letters
and even more if needed.


III.

No need to panic
every response is assured
So take a deep breath
Alternatives possible
and nothing is chaotic.


IV.

Inevitable:
when it all starts to break down
plans do not survive
are you paralyzed by fear
or formulate a new plan?

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