1. The least hostile of foes harms you
Crooked is he who claims to be your friend

2. And between selfhood and ego
Lies expanse providing respite

3. He who sings his own praises
Is the one most in need

4. The most hostile of earthly foes
Are souls made uncomfortable

5. And a darkened, gloomy world
Leaves the shrouded confused

6. So you who toiled for this life
While shrouds were being sewn

7. You cooked but alas
Your food did not ripen

8. Your life like perfume does not
Endure once decanted

9. And many a soul perishes chasing
The breath of youth only to expire