Love Me When I'm Gone

I have tried and struggled
For everyday I hustled
I’ve met people from all walks of life
Distinguished between wrongs or rights
I’ve been scorched by the sun
With sweat in the heat, all day long
I’ve been beaten by the rain
But had to hide the cold and pain
Had to work all season, winter to summer
And cried every night in secret corners
I have worked harder than anyone dared
Finished each task but no one cared
All those I did for a better living
But less than deserved was nature giving
I know within me that I’ve done my best
And hope for paradise as I lay to rest.