dum spiro spero

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Light and dark, full and empty โ€“ how mysterious!
Spring of Words is now elusive โ€“ how tantalizing!
To the secret seeker with no pity โ€“ how heartless!
And no more spirit so festive. โ€“ how agonizing!

Midnight and moonlight and shining stars โ€“ so beautiful!
Angles and fairies and ghosts โ€“ so ethereal!
Come to my aide before I lose sight of it! โ€“ Yes, quickly!
And possess me with the best of your powers โ€“ by all means!

Is Tree of Knowledge going to become sere? โ€“ How unthinkable!
Has Tree of Knowledge already become sere? โ€“ How miserable!
Let nothing dishearten my spirit still pursuing, still trying
With hope, while I breathe, even if it seems impossible. How beautiful!