I had to ask
Because I couldn’t live
Without

I had to get
Because I couldn’t give
To bill

I had to take
Because I couldn’t eat
On pennies

I had to fly
Because on the streets
Wanted

I had to try
Because every lane
Was closing

I had to fake
Because in my brain
Loathing

I had to bet
Because to lose
Meant nothing

I had to ask
I have no shoes
Or sandals