Nine Lives
by Michael Doyle

It wasn't exactly love at first bite
But it took an encouraging invite
She wanted a man who loved her brain
At long last, the search wasn't in vain

It was a love affair made for a few
It was time to sink one's teeth into
Some say it was in the interest of science
I really don't know if they had a conscience

It will take more than lives
For any of us to stay alive
We'll need them because Hell has poured
The dead among us in these hordes

Optimists say that we'll always find our way
But this isn't what's meant when they say
That love is blind, yet, well find our way
Who knew that Haiti would lead to that way

All these secrets kept too late
As though science determines our fate
One bite and you are gone
With nothing left to think on

It will take more than lives
For any of us to stay alive
We'll need them because Hell has poured
The dead among us in these hordes

The scientist wants to open every door
But not often does he ask what for
One bite and all is tragically done
Even before the setting of the sun

Families are ripped apart
In a world filled with broken hearts
Living through disaster on top of disaster
It's hopeless and one gets what they're after

It will take more than lives
For any of us to stay alive
We'll need them because Hell has poured
The dead among us in these hordes

We search for a grain of hope so long
Telling ourselves we have to be strong
Searching to build our new tomorrow
We seek to ease our pain and end our sorrow

Everyday is a struggle to go on
We find some sense of humor to hang on
Humor and lies join to protect us from grief
As we desperately cling to our beliefs

It will take more than lives
For any of us to stay alive
We'll need them because Hell has poured
The dead among us in these hordes

(c) October 15, 2024   Michael Doyle
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