You’re behind bars
Confined to death row
For heinous crimes
They won’t let you go
A cell that’s too small
A commode and a sink
Once a week showers
Soon after you’ll stink
Time’s running out
No more appeals
Years spent in jail
Eating horrible meals
You still want to live
I don't know why
You killed someone
But are scared to die
You fought in a war
And lost your leg
Don’t amputate
They heard you beg
A hero they say
Now missing a limb
He's not giving up
He says life's not grim
The Nazi’s took power
In World War 2
What a terrible time
To be a Jew
Beaten and starved
Sent to be gassed
Some of the strong
Were able to last
Families scattered
Most of them died
Some of the lucky
Were able to hide
Those who survived
Did not want to die
To tell their story
They say that’s why
A middle-aged lady
Fighting depression
Does not want to live
It’s her confession
Not able to function
As she had in the past
No friends will call her
She's now an outcast
By, Randee Saber 12/25/09
