I watched as you all

Sat round me that day,

And I watched as you all

Decided my fate.

I watched, I pleaded,

I knew what I needed,

And things you miss, I see,

And yet, no one asked me.

You told me you all

Were doing your best,

And you told me you all

Would watch out for me, lest

I fight, or run,

From the crimes I'd done,

And against things you assume, I plea,

And still, no one asked me.

I waited for you all

To make your choice,

And I waited to hear

The sound of your voice

As you tightened the noose,

Careful, too loose!

And now I know, I'm finally free!

Though I wish that you had just asked me.