"Here I Am"
Here I live
humbled by disease
forced to accept a weakness
dependent on the kindness of others
for life
here I am, a man.
Here I live
taking pills, doctor's pills that
alter states of consciousness
today's science stopping the pain
and most assuredly cheating death
here I am, a man.
Here I live
in the ***** of the state
learning lessons of love and life
supplied with warmth and care
eating the bread of taxes
here I am, a man.