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Eddie's Prayer
by Robin Brown

Dear God,
It's Brock, sir. Edward Brock, Jr.
And I have a prayer...

I come to you on bended knee
To ask you for a favor.
It's a big thing to ask you for,
But it would really be a life-saver.

I just wanted to be a photographer,
To capture action scenes,
And live my life like a normal guy does,
Wearing hooded sweatshirts and jeans.

But now my life is upside-down,
With the worst pain I've evern known:
I've been humiliated and defamed,
Betrayed and all alone.

Who's fault is it that I'm like this?
Who took away my rightful bliss?
I'll give you a hint: it starts with a P
And ends with a terrible life for me.

His name is Peter Parker,
A scrawny little guy.
He looked so normal at first;
So short, weak, and shy.

But now I know that he's a beast
Unlike any other kind.
When trouble strikes, he transforms,
Claiming he wants to save mankind.

That can't be true at all,
Because I've seen his eyes.
They're cold and dark, full of hate,
Burying hurt, pain, and lies.

I had a job until he came along.
It's sad; I'd just been hired.
But then he exposed my secret to them
And quickly got me fired.

He stole my dream, my job, my girl.
He ruined me and wrecked me.
It hurts so bad, I can hardly stand it,
So revenge is definitely the key.

Could you help me, God?
Will you destroy him, please?
I'm begging you, sir,
And it's not with ease.

That's all I can say, for it's getting late.
As the sky outside grows darker,
I'll reveal my deepest wish to you, God:
Please kill Peter Parker.