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Cruel


In the year of our lord 2024

Why is it that you be so cruel

I begged to be inebriated 

Now I am as fulfilled as a fool

I prance as my vision strays

My words become slurred as my mind decay

I stand before you father

For one last glee of hope

But allow my head to bow as I see your month muster up a no

 
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