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Master of Life and Death

I killed a mosquito and watched it die in agony Choice-less action; I had to commit this felony Slow death, a wing broken, tiny body crushed Legs entangled; no tears, I didn`t even blush Life`s not a gift, the price is paid in blood It will be taken and get mixed up with mud We eat and eat until eventually we are eaten No winners in this game, we`ll all be beaten My soul is heavy with the things I`ve seen Feels like for eons on this earth I`ve been Ready to pay my fee, I`m standing on the shore Come, collect your fee, I wish to play no more

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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