How Much For One Life?

A poem inspired by a friend who contracted cancer.

How much does one life cost?

Name a price, God, and I'll pay it!

How much for just one more day?

One more year?

Just get this death away!

How much does one life cost?

Please, grim reaper, go away!

I didn't spend much time with him,

But I still want him here!

How much does one life cost,

Place a price,

I will get the payment!

How much does it cost

To get rid of this stream of tears?

How much does one life cost?

Tell me,

Tell me now!

How much does one life cost?

I don't want to depend

On your weighted dice!

How much does his life cost?

I'm not ready to lose someone!

Although I barely know him,

Let me finish the bargain I ask for!

How much for one life?

Many more years ahead

That are promised with a "yes",

Not maybe!

How much does one life cost?

Name a price, God, and I'll pay it!

How much for just one more day?

One more year?

Just get this death away!