I refused to pay the boatman,

On the basis,

That his boat leaked,

There were no lifejackets,

And his personal hygiene

Was lacking.

I refused to make a pact

With the Devil,

His reputation for deceit

Was greater than mine,

And only slightly less

Than that of politicians.

I choose not

To place my faith

In Gods that use

The excuse of free will

To allow horror

To shroud the world.

I shall walk my own path

Stumble, and fall, as I might.

When I come to a fork

In the road,

I shall choose a path,

Wherever that may lead.

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Owain Glyn