I once believed the world was all cruel
filled with punishments and settlements
nothing out of heart unless it were resentments
but then came an old man
who was looking for youth
a maiden or lad
any would do.
He saw me in the shadows
so he came and stood beside me
and said:
"Think boy, think. What would you be here for?
Find it boy, find it. There's a reason you breathe
Hear me now, hear me boy, there's a reason I came
Stop that boy, stop it! Get away from that blade.
Listen boy, listen, I know hope may seem lost
but look boy, look and see the world's loss
is it really this land or is it you and me
who make the most hideous harmony?
No, don't you cry like a little boy
stand up and be strong for those who are coy,
for those who are cowards but want a change
but if you only see flaws what happiness can you attain?"
In simple desires come greater joys.
