1. From whoever hosts me, I ask for no more

    than simple food and clear water.

  2. And a place to sleep apart, somewhere

    the night-roaming winds stir.

  3. I live simply; I have not burdened my days

    with tobacco, coffee, or wine.

  4. And I owe my guest the best of kind

    ness, seriousness, help, and jest,

  5. and generosity with whatever wealth I have,

    even if my generosity leaves me poor.

Sol 6