Memento Mori
Many years ago I've received a gift
'Tis a gift that beats any kind of tip
It helped me in my lowest to give myself a lift
'Tis something that no one else can strip
It can topple all the wealth from any kingdom
It can also help a slave to have their freedom
What am I pertaining to, one might ask
You might already have it but hidden in a cask
The love for wisdom and curiosity to learn
A skill that's innate but not easy to earn
'Tis something that everyone should yearn
But to get it one must not be aloof but stern
The only thing that can steal this gift is death itself
But this shouldn't prevent you from trying enriching one's self.
Non arcum tuum, respicite
Avus, requiescat in pace
Copyright © Ernest Diego Tugaff | Year Posted 2022
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