My world is lonely
It is harsh and cold
There is little mercy
Nor compassion found
This is not so begotten
There is dedication
The empathy for and of
Another's plight felt
Kindred errors taken
Times oft' mistaken
Remembering still
With tempered patience
My world is dark
Light, always a step away
Hope e'er seeking
N'er retreating
Should it end today
A tragedy played full
A thespian's performance
Concluded as if a comedy
Hear my words
That folly not find you too
With minds unpensive
Freedom traded effortlessly