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