Won't you save me

from life's endless abyss?

Please tell me I'm fine.

Scratch my name off the list

All the billions of people

who lose every time

Please tell me that they are not mine.

Not mine.

For what power have I?

Were my sights set too high?

While I search through the crowd

where the throngs are so loud.

While I ask only this

to satisfy me ...

Take in all of my works

And then make me believe ...

Take in all of my thoughts,

give them meaning and oughts

and I'll write without end

as your very true friend.