She sunk the blade in slowly

And watched the blood pour down her arm

Though it wasn’t until she looked up

She realised the depth of her harm

Because lurking in the shadows

With sorrow in his eyes

Was the one we know as death.

He let out a soft sigh

As he came and whispered softly

This world has broken you child

But I can see your soul yearning

To be forever free and wild

And although you are so young

I’ll grant your freedom dear

Because maybe then this cruel world

Will finally be able to hear

The suffering it causes our children

And the patter of their tears