Alfred felt his throat tighten
Alfred felt sore
Alfred felt his eyesight highten
He felt his heart roar
He didn't like his friends when they
Made fun of his glasses
Nor when they looked down on him
For getting A's in classes
Alfred had a boyfriend
He didn't want to say
His friends would only pick on him
Day through day through day
He hated how he'd look, sad at his dismay
Alfred wanted the best for him
Alfred wanted pay
He'd work so hard to get some dough
To live a life he chose
But everyday that goal flew past
And he felt so very through
Alfred's love held him through
The cold winter nights
Alfred helped him stay today
Helped him see the light
But Alfred's love could not stay
Dying in his bed
"Cancer,"
The doctor had said
"Cancer,"
Yes he had
