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Wealth, Power or Fame?
Wealth of course
the young man said, riding a red horse
Money and girls, diamonds and pearls-
Why I’d have it all even the admired crown jewels
No, no, no, what are you saying?
the old man said, his fox ears displaying
It’s power over all because with that you can rule
You can control, change, influence and seize
Scared men will kneel before you, not wanting to displease
Quit the ranting, will you two?
the brightly dressed man said, waiting in a queue
Fame is the obvious choice- something we should all rejoice
For one to leave their mark and be known
never again will you be seen by eyes as a thing to condone
Will you three stop with your foolish dispute?
the wise man said, for you all have chosen the wrong route
Wealth can make a man blind-
do you really want to leave behind the endless love of mankind?
And have you not learnt that power has a price?
so please do stop your greedy hunt and take my advice
And what colour will one’s hands be once they have seized fame?
in your vision the only thing you will have achieved is shame
So please do listen and make the right decision
Turn away from these tools of greed
for in the end you will only bleed
Lydia Otaku
