I sit on a man's back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means - except by getting off his back.

I sit on a man's back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means -- except by getting off his back.

Without knowing what I am and why I am here, life is impossible.

It is not easy for me to sing consonants, and I am sorry if I don't sing the 'S'.

Do not feel sorry for me if I am gone.

I wish they would only take me as I am.