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Created on: March 19, 2010
I have something to say that is no lie.
I have no reason for being scared to die.
Pointless is this place that I take up here.
I can see that the exit sign is coming near.
Soon, my name they'll be able to erase.
In the newspaper will be a little space.
It will all be there in black and white.
When this time comes there will be no fight.
When I'm gone will anyone even know?
I'm looking at my watch, it's time to go.
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