Pulling the Trigger

I took a penny from a beggar

I took a ruler from a king

I broke all of my promises

But that don’t mean a thing

I took a note from a choir

I took a book from a page

I gave up all my dignity

For this legacy of rage

I took a punch from a drunk

I took a card from a shark

I hid among the shadows

And even danced in the dark

I took a lesson from a teacher

I took a habit from a nun

I placed a bullet in the chamber

And pulled the trigger on the gun