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Death the Leveller

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                                             Death the Leveller


                                    Icy are the palms of your hands,
                               You know neither enemies, nor friends,
                                        You are the callous leveller
                                           Of every living traveller.

                                 Whether humble vassals or kings,
                                     Whether abbots or emperors
                                  All yield at the fence of your ring
                                     All bow to your fearful terror.

                                You respect neither caste, nor creed,
                                You respect neither wealth, nor rank,
                                   You respect neither age nor deed,
                                    Everyone you pinch in his flank.

                                     You proclaim yourself as victor
                                   And as your kingdom`s emperor,
                                    You roll terror on mortal`s mind
                                      As you bring bodies to a grind.

                                      But can you level a man`s soul
                                          That is immortal, invisible,
                                             Spirited and immutable
                                    And aims to reach the Divine Whole!

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