In earth that is rich and full of snails.) o! E' ^( b- `9 m2 e' g! a
I want to dig myself a deep pit,
/ {3 z; v% W: X0 F9 b) f* n& {Where I can lay out my old bones
1 d9 j( j" h R! `! e9 x* `9 cAnd sleep in oblivion like a shark in a wave.3 m% Z, B0 D Q' ?% O9 ?3 C
I hate testaments and I hate tombs;
6 I# G0 T. c! f) HRather than implore a tear from the world,! M" U2 u9 q$ g, E. D' K! v% c
Living, I would prefer to invite the ravens1 \* n( |4 e/ C5 H! u: F! h2 V, y
To bleed every last bit of my disgusting carcass.
) k. H3 K( Y, W, ]! c: POh worms! Black companions without eyes or ears,/ V2 i& E% e4 R5 F" r
Witness a free and joyous dead man come to you;
+ A$ A- o1 ?- W' yPleasure-seeking philosophers, sons of rot,
4 w& B. h5 ~4 P! i% GAmidst my ruin go then without remorse,
( g! J2 e+ ~" c. c9 i! ~And tell me if there be yet some torture! V' Q, w9 u% l9 Z& \+ z0 @8 Y
For this soulless, dead old body among the dead! |