Humanity

Last night an infidel wine vendor said to me: “Attend to the wise counsel I give and hold fast To it.

The custom of the drinkers of the past Was to go from the tavern drunk quite merrily, But in their senses still.

I do not ask that you Should not say your heart’s say; but say it with all due Respect and only drink what you can carry well.

As for God’s role, O it is grand; but let me tell You, dust that we are, striving is our quality: Do not sell for God’s power your humanity.”