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More Dead Than Alive

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The planet that I inhabit is doomed
Once upon a long time ago it bloomed
Being slowly destroyed without remorse
By our wonderful mankind of course
I am just a helpless spectator
At the mercy of my heartless creator

I'm more dead than alive
Still breathing but my heart doesn't beat
Looking straight through you
I'm invisible isn't that neat
I'm more dead than alive

I was shoved without a choice
Into a world where no-one hears my voice
Surrounded by people but so alone
No direction or place to call home
Blighted with the curse of humanity
A tortured soul verging on insanity

I'm more dead than alive
My eyes are open nothing do I see 
Living in a world of dream's
Going through the motions to my destiny
I'm more dead than alive

Where will it all eventually end
Will my turmoil become my friend
Will a miracle light up the sky
Can a broken heart laugh instead of cry
On the horizon is there a glimmer of hope 
There must be a solution to help me cope 

I'm more dead than alive
My thoughts are vivid delusions 
My mind ventures into the unknown 
Welcome to my world of confusion 
I'm more dead than alive

I'm more dead than alive
It will be a miracle if I survive
I'm more dead than alive

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TOM MERTON

Mon 3rd Mar 2025 17:59

This is brilliant Tom-love it! 👍

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