Written for @olive_marigold's skirmish "self-pity". Self-Pity is kind of funny in that I have felt so down but the preoccupation with my own problems is... selfish? There's some tragic and hilarious about the navel gazing of self-pity.

I found this random song on AZlyrics.com. I have never heard or nor listened to this song. I used a random letter generator to get to "T" and then "K". I picked a random song. I used the form as my launching off point and used the rhyme scheme.

At first the character was kind of silly but why I started address a "you" in the song. The character gained more agency. The transformation at the end really struck me. I love when songs surprised me.

#skirmish #guywithukulele #acousticonetake

Self pity

C: I’m so absorbed in my self-pity I feel like a sponge soaked with tears Why oh why? Woe is me My pity party has lasted years When I look in the mirror It all becomes clear That my sensitive soul Doesn’t belong here

V1: I gave my heart wrapped in a bow And you smashed it in return I thought my love could be a bridge But you just let it burn Anytime I looked for help You never seemed to turn I guess that trust isn’t given But a lesson to be learned

V2: I have tried so hard to be patient And give a little grace But why kiss my cheek Then punch me in the face? I’ve give you all the credit So you end up with the raise I’ve planted you a paradise But built myself a cage

V3: Will you miss me when I’m gone? Or am I yesterday’s news? You said I never listened But that’s all I’d ever do So if you’re not happier now What is your excuse? I was always your Yes Man But now I refuse

C: I’m so absorbed in my self-pity I feel like a sponge soaked with tears Why oh why? Woe is me My pity party has lasted years When I look in the mirror It all becomes clear That my sensitive soul Doesn’t belong here

C: I’ve been absorbed in my self-pity I’ll wring the sponge soaked with tears Why ask why? What about me? My pity party has lasted years When I look in the mirror I now see it clear That my loving heart Doesn’t belong here