An orthodox mask help conventional lives
For exceptional, there are outstanding veils,
Masterminds have their diverse visor thrives
The pattern resumes with neither bisections nor bails. ...
I prayed for riches, and achieved success;
All that I touched turned into gold. Alas!
My cares were greater and my peace was less,
When that wish came to pass.
I prayed for glory, and I heard my name
Sung by sweet children and by hoary men.
But ah! the hurts - the hurts that come with fame.
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