404 - Decapitated

Zero day.

Successfully installed on this earth

The miracle of birth, the irony of fate

Enslaved by time, cause and effect

Armed with laughter, doubt and despair

Let me start the game

One needs deft fingers to survive

Sharp eye and pliant spine

No time to rethink your decisions

Just find the treasure, score high

Avoid bugs

Could the avatar in the mirror be me?

Blood on my hands and empty eyes

Still smiling, too mad to be scared

At this level I’d use the mercy of god

But where’s god?

He’s 404

Don’t be sorry it’s not your fault

The malfunction is an integral part of the program

There’s no save game, no hidden keys

And don’t be a fool- for fair play reward

Crash data, fatal error.

I’m done

Did I deserve to rest in green meadows

To drink sweet water from his peaceful streams

To stand by his side?

To fulfill my needs?

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