do i deserve the breath i get
which should have been the sick's instead
for when their heart beats to its end
and have not told what they want said
to every relative and friend

do i deserve the breath i get
which should have been the dead's instead
for their loved ones' endless regret
of not giving up time to spend
with them before grave was their bed

do i deserve the breath i get
which should have been thanked for instead
of wishing be gone or be lent
of using for sighs and resent
of being taken for granted