I never pursued br Money interest, br Power, or prestige; br I only wanted to hear br Feminine laughter br And touch a woman’s hair br In the summer moonlight. br br Responsibility br Was never a suit br That hung well on me. br br But in time, br My wine glass br Was emptied br And the summer ended br With increased anxiety. br br At some point, everyone chooses br Between the grave br And a life without br Meaningful luster.