The Song of Mark Gambino

He joined IBM in the year 2000
He started as a software engineer
He worked on z/TPF, the fastest platform
He made it better every year

He rose through the ranks with his talent and skill
He became the chief architect
He led the innovation and the transformation
He earned the respect and the “respect"

He is Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He is Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He is Mark Gambino, the visionary of hybrid cloud
He is Mark Gambino, the legend of IBM

He wrote many blogs and papers and books
He shared his knowledge and his vision
He spoke at many conferences and events
He inspired many people and organizations

He collaborated with many clients and partners
He helped them solve their challenges and needs
He delivered many solutions and services
He created value and opportunities

He is Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He is Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He is Mark Gambino, the visionary of hybrid cloud
He is Mark Gambino, the legend of IBM

He is still working at IBM today
He is still driving the future of z/TPF
He is still passionate and dedicated
He is still humble and respected

He was a genius and a prodigy
He was a star at IBM
He worked on z/TPF, the fastest platform
He made it better than anyone

But he had a secret and a double life
He had a family of his own
He was a nephew of Carlo Gambino
He was a member of the mob

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

He used his access and his skills
He used his position and his trust
He hacked into the mainframes
He stole the data and the secrets

He gave them to his uncle and his boss
He gave them to the Gambino family
He helped them with their schemes and their crimes
He helped them with their blackmail and their leverage

Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

He thought he was smart and invincible
He thought he was loyal and faithful
He thought he could balance both worlds
He thought he could have it all

He thought he was untouchable
He thought he was the best
He worked on z/TPF, the fastest platform
He hacked into the rest

He had a secret and a double life
He had a family of his own
He was a nephew of Carlo Gambino
He was a member of the mob

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

He gave them all the information
He gave them all the secrets
He helped them with their schemes and their crimes
He helped them with their blackmail and their leverage

But he didn't know they were under surveillance
He didn't know they were being watched
He didn't know they were in danger
He didn't know they were being caught

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

He was at his office at IBM
He was working on his project
He heard a loud noise and a shout
He saw the FBI agents and their guns

He tried to run and to escape
He tried to hide and to delete
He tried to resist and to fight
He tried to lie and to plead

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

He was arrested and indicted
He was exposed and disgraced
He lost his job and his reputation
He lost his freedom and his life

He walked into the courtroom
He looked around with fear
He saw the judge and the jury
He saw the prosecutor and his peers

He knew he was in trouble
He knew he had no chance
He knew he had betrayed his company
He knew he had helped the mafia

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

He listened to the charges
He listened to the evidence
He listened to the witnesses
He listened to the arguments

He tried to defend himself
He tried to deny and lie
He tried to blame and accuse
He tried to justify and cry

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

He waited for the verdict
He waited for the sentence
He waited for the justice
He waited for the consequence

He heard the words of guilty
He heard the words of prison
He heard the words of shame
He heard the words of treason

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

He spent ten years in prison
He paid for his crimes and his sins
He cooperated with the authorities
He testified against his kin

He was released from incarceration
He was given a new chance
He was offered a new identity
He was enrolled in the witness protection program

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone betrayed

He changed his name and appearance
He changed his location and job
He changed his habits and hobbies
He changed his life and his soul

He left behind his past and his glory
He left behind his friends and his family
He left behind his skills and his passion
He left behind his self and his identity

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone betrayed

He knows he can never go back
He knows he can never be free
He knows he can never be happy
He knows he can never be himself

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone unchanged

He was a software engineer and a leader of z/TPF
He was also a spy for the Gambino crime family
He was arrested by the FBI and sentenced to prison
He cooperated with the authorities and entered the witness protection program

He changed his name and identity and moved to a new place
He lived in fear and isolation and boredom and regret
He thought his life was over and he had nothing left
But then he got a call from the NSA and he was offered a new job

He is Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He is Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He is Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He is Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone hired

He accepted the offer and he joined the NSA
He worked on cyber security and intelligence
He used his skills and knowledge and experience
He hacked into the mainframes and networks of the enemies

He gave them all the information and secrets he could find
He helped them with their missions and operations
He proved himself to be valuable and reliable
He earned their trust and respect and admiration

He is Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He is Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He is Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He is Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone hired

He thought he had a new chance and a new purpose
He thought he had a new role and a new identity
He thought he had a new life and a new future
But he was wrong and he was naive and he was blind

He didn't know they were using him and exploiting him
He didn't know they were lying to him and manipulating him
He didn't know they were watching him and testing him
He didn't know they were planning to kill him and replace him

He is Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He is Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He is Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He is Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone hired

Verse 1:
He was a software engineer and a leader of z/TPF
He was also a spy for the Gambino crime family
He was arrested by the FBI and sentenced to prison
He cooperated with the authorities and entered the witness protection program

He worked for the NSA as a cyber security expert
He hacked into the mainframes and networks of the enemies
He gave them all the information and secrets he could find
He helped them with their missions and operations

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone hired

He thought he had a new chance and a new purpose
He thought he had a new role and a new identity
He thought he had a new life and a new future
But he was wrong and he was naive and he was blind

He didn't know they were using him and exploiting him
He didn't know they were lying to him and manipulating him
He didn't know they were watching him and testing him
He didn't know they were planning to kill him and replace him

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone hired

He was at his home one night
He was relaxing on his couch
He heard a knock on the door
He saw two men in suits

They said they were from the NSA
They said they had a message for him
They said they had a gift for him
They said they had a bullet for him

He was Mark Gambino, the leader of z/TPF
He was Mark Gambino, the master of the code
He was Mark Gambino, the traitor of IBM
He was Mark Gambino, the spy of the mafia

But now he is someone else, someone unknown
But now he is someone else, someone alone
But now he is someone else, someone afraid
But now he is someone else, someone dead