Losing All Hope

dragged down into the pit
shrouded in tatters
watch the world pass by
praying for acknowledgment
a savior, salvation —
kindred soul to hear your cries

please keep the change
throw it in a wishing well
may all your dreams come true
scoop you up, lay you down
soft mattress made of feathers

deliver you from hell
statistic in a system
who doesn’t care
if we’re gone too soon