Placation from the Machine

They did it.
They pulled the trigger and shot me.
Right in the back.
They did it from behind, but I didn't notice
That although I was left agonized
I could still analyze.

But I still needed courage.
If only I had a healthy backbone...

They did it again.
They pulled the trigger and shot me.
Right in the head.
They did it right in front of me, and I didn't notice.
I'm now left tranquilized.

Although I could still emote
I still couldn't comprehend how or why.
If only I had a healthy mind...

They did it again.
They pulled the trigger and shot me.
Right in the chest.
They did it from a distance, but I didn't notice...
And now I am left
Unable to empathize.

I am now dead.