Cry me a river...

Cry me a river that shows only pain,
why do we always have to play such games?
Could you really fathom this world beyond,
see the tiny faces so desperate for love?
Could you really say this world is a better place?
Look at those around deprived of food for days.

Cry me a river that shows only pain,
this world is an infinite way of life with no gain.
Look at those so entirely consumed within,
as they walk along with no worries of another being.
Is selfishness really the way to plead,
to neglect all those really in need?

Cry me a river that shows only pain,
place yourself in the footsteps of those that suffer each day.
Are you willing to take the fall for every abusive word,
are you willing to help them to forget the atrocities once heard?
Will you relieve those suffering from infinite pain,
even though it be not their mistake - it's not their gain?

Cry me a river that shows only pain,
there are so many others suffering,
should i say their names?
Open your eyes to the world around,
stop living in a dream that helps you feel the ground.

Cry me a river that shows only pain,
I wish all would change their words and their ways...