In earth that is rich and full of snails.5 h1 ~6 x3 H$ U) F6 I9 k1 |* [5 Q( `& ]
I want to dig myself a deep pit,) P+ j6 Q1 B/ s) N3 O) ^ m: N. l
Where I can lay out my old bones
0 p4 t9 K* d. s- gAnd sleep in oblivion like a shark in a wave.9 }- y% e1 N0 v0 w
I hate testaments and I hate tombs;
0 d7 F k# W+ ^& VRather than implore a tear from the world,8 j- \, {1 b! D6 |* N, q2 n7 L
Living, I would prefer to invite the ravens
* a3 l; b M5 \+ p3 S1 x) ~To bleed every last bit of my disgusting carcass.4 ?6 Q2 v l. z: P
Oh worms! Black companions without eyes or ears,; n& y" y+ C2 O% K& f' p
Witness a free and joyous dead man come to you;
; i. X% o0 r& R5 Q2 kPleasure-seeking philosophers, sons of rot,
+ i% m$ n6 ~. f/ [Amidst my ruin go then without remorse," e/ T5 A2 \3 D7 d8 N; P/ L
And tell me if there be yet some torture
1 I }' K. C! V! W4 c0 c4 lFor this soulless, dead old body among the dead! |