They told me I gave up on life
But this is not true
Life gave up on me
He said my value was gone

Life spoke to me
And he said that I was done
I was past my expiration date
And that my future was not to be

But I told life that he was wrong
I wasn't quite finished yet
As much as I wished it
To be so at times

Life spat back
No! Look at yourself
You have gained nothing!
You are no one to anyone!

But life was wrong
I had gained something,
And that thing was that,
I had gained the ability
To control him