I was told
By someone old
Open my eyes
Remove the disguise
As we walked
Continued to talk
About our fate
How we relate
How his strife
Earned him triple life
All freedom lost
And the cost
How the gun
Was his fun
All the fighting
The violent moonlighting
Showing no compassion
Brutality his passion
While playing chess
He did confess
If I continue
My life will end too
Change my direction
Escape my affliction
Avoid his decision
Don't come back to prison
Repair the broken pieces
Search for life's beautiful releases