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Created on: October 28, 2009
Life is full of hopes and fears
It steals the light from many tears
Sadness and death grips my heart
Rage and anger pulls families apart
Loved ones leaving; loved ones dying
The rest of us are left cold, dark and crying
Temptations rise; people fall
No ones left walking tall
Tear drops falling at our feet
As we bow before the mercy seat
Madness running through our veins
Shooting flairs at all these pains
Soaking tears fill our hearts
I wonder when destiny starts
Having no love and feeling a burning pain
Oh my God; I am going insane
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