Ten Friends

One was a lawyer
Who was shot in a bar.
One a mechanic
Who was struck by a car.

One was an artist
Who was felled by a stroke.
Two that were lovers
Had weak hearts that each broke.

Three worked in healthcare
All were felled by disease.
One was a teacher
Who was slain over bees.

None saw it coming
Nor did I, honestly.
Ask the friend living
For what happened to me.

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