life is something else

half of the homeless
are skinny  if the words
    life is nothing
got out of a bony face but
this showman will not lose
his audience looking grim
    we all live in hopes of fame
he said confident of his own
    in hopes of money
    ay, man, gimmie some,
    no? you need'em yourself? how
    much? grab any from this cup
    but to what end?
he continued now solemn
    the world will be there
    with or without our help
    ay, man, can you help, any
    change to spare  what are you
    staring at? never saw a bum? ay,
    don't leave, don't be shy
    ha-ha oh shit a cop where
    was i that's right we attempt
    happiness yeah bro happiness
    when we don't serve and even
    when we do yeah it's even better
    eeh it was shitty before us
    and it will stay shitty long after
    ... thank you ma'am God bless you





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