Death's Ribbon

A peculiar gift I did not expect

I could see a black ribbon around their neck

Within that very day

They would perish away

I have witnessed many

Dying before me

I could not save any

For that was their destiny

Every day I walk along the streets

I could even hear people’s remaining heartbeats

I just can’t warn them

I end up being condemned

There was that one moment

When all my will was bent

My dear mama got sick

The black ribbon appeared

I tried to save her

But death did not waiver

My poor beloved mother

Taken away by the fault of her daughter

Telling anyone that it’s their due

Would save them from their cue

I just learned it’s not true

‘Coz mama could have been here too

My life is a living hell

Having this present made me unwell

I’m at my farthest limit

I can no longer comprehend it

I now stand before my mirror

Seeing the black ribbon without horror

This peculiar gift I did not expect

I could see the black ribbon on my own neck.