Altruist

Altruist stands against Egoist, Against his own life stands; Red with blood his eyes are, Plucked by his selfless hands. ___________________________ Altruist follows the leader, Who knows not where to go, But down into lifeless darkness Where all false leaders go. ______________________________ Altruist follows ruts and hollows of selfless service worn; Altruist bellows to his fellows, "Cowards we are born". ___________________________________________________ Altruist bending in faith ne'er ending to death is sending his prayers befriending; Death, receiving, is nowise grieving, but laughs in reaping the self-deceiving. ___________________________________________________________________ Altruist kneels, pounds head on floor; Egoist stands, a beast no more.