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I am standing

With the dust surrounding me

A swirling cloud of possibility.

I am waiting

With confusion and uncertainty

The sand abrades and I am

Smooth as silk.

Clench my fists and clench my teeth

As the lights go out around me

I’ll not be left for dead.

I’ll not be left for dead!

I am standing

With the dust surrounding me

A swirling cloud of possibility.

Clench my fists and clench my teeth

As the lights go out around me

I’ll not be left for dead.

I’ll not be left for dead!

I know nothing

Not you, not me

I have no purpose, nor goals.

I’ve got no reason,

I’ve got no religion

I’ve not even knowledge

Of what I’m thinking.

Clench my fists and clench my teeth

As the lights go out around me

I’ll not be left for dead.

I’ll not be left for dead!

I’ll not be left for dead…this time.