A tribute to Road to Perdition
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They say life is complicated
They pose to be composed
They complain at our levity
Harangue their philosophy
Forever I never knew my destiny
This was the road laid in front
This was the life I chose
Had to do one’s dirty work
At times we killed for one’s sin
Most times he killed for his fun
We all cherished our money and gold
We danced and drank too loose our senses
At times I found ourselves to be too cold
I was always taught to be bold
No matter how hard I tried
I realized my worst dreams coming true
Though he’s mine I dint want him to be me
I was once adventurous and unafraid as a kid
This nature of him as brought him behind my back
For no fault of his own
For every mistake of my negligence
He happened to be one among
Consequently we lost our loved ones
No hometown, left with nothing
We were on the run
Run so we may live to see the morning sun
Without knowing a Lucifer was following us
Almost got myself killed
Would have brought my dreaded childhood upon him
Every moment turned out pathetic
Every second I became lethargic
The very thought put me down
And kept me on my heels
Somehow I survived for him
Not knowing when a bullet might strike me
Not knowing when I might leave him alone
We couldn’t run anymore
Not for me, but for him
I chose what I was taught
I chose to pull the trigger
I chose to do one’s dirty work
Only this time it was for me
I killed like I have never killed before
All the while I found myself to be impassive
Dunno whether if it’s right or wrong
I was left with no choice
I had to protect him
He was my son
My father once told me..
that none of us will see heaven
Through the Road to Perdition
As I have always been
Doubtful and questioning
My name is Michael Sullivan
Was I a good man?
Was I a good father?
They will make their own reckoning
They will make their own decisions
They will have their own answers
As for me..
Ever through the horrid times
God put a smile on my face
Coz I knew my son wouldn’t be me
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