In earth that is rich and full of snails.
. R# k2 \# X+ c' A2 nI want to dig myself a deep pit,) P+ Y3 X* `* r3 F1 C
Where I can lay out my old bones
. r1 Z4 s9 n/ N0 R& G; h% P& _And sleep in oblivion like a shark in a wave.% E* K7 x/ ]$ G. W* d+ x+ p
I hate testaments and I hate tombs;
8 c8 {, R6 t% y2 R4 SRather than implore a tear from the world,% k: u* {* `! k2 J! v! g
Living, I would prefer to invite the ravens+ a) C) I, o a
To bleed every last bit of my disgusting carcass.- `' D6 Y8 s4 ^# c4 y
Oh worms! Black companions without eyes or ears,
6 W5 e& v% |: P n1 D6 U; P ?Witness a free and joyous dead man come to you; 5 u# L4 F4 E: s0 x: \" Q X
Pleasure-seeking philosophers, sons of rot,
Z( r# H. b# i) ?+ E+ jAmidst my ruin go then without remorse, A: |1 o8 M! W) H
And tell me if there be yet some torture2 U2 C9 e; J9 V2 R
For this soulless, dead old body among the dead! |