It’s what they say about us

That gives us our poison

And ferocious bite

They call us cruel

Deceptive parasites

As if we enjoy lying in wait

For one of the living

To become our prey

We watch you swat at flies

Step on worms

and end countless little lives

Then proceed to go about yours

Life’s not an easy game to play

Being the monster

All the time

It's not a joy or envious position

I ask you how can we live on dust?

I take what I can get

Because it's mine for the taking

She watched me closely

Up and down constantly checking on me

I heard her pray

She was begging God to let me stay.

She slowly and gently rubbed my head and down my side

Again I watched her as she cried.

I hated to see her tears

I remember her with me through all of my fourteen years

I raised my head and looked at her

She said "it's ok Sam".

I drew my last breath

I know she loved me as much as I loved her.

We will see each other again one day.

She still misses me and I will faithfully wait

Until I see her coming my way

Through that Heavenly gate.