T'is usual folly to deem the body
and intellectual thought
With general notion to include emotion
When search for self is sought

We intimately grow with the bodies we know
Swift thoughts another matter
Elusive themes on flitting wings
Flux echos strive to master

From springs fresh rays to winter decays
Vain egos chameleon wurl
Paramount to all else promotion of self
In trance idea of world

Memory and dream of future esteem
Mortal ...