“Whatever exists has already

been named, and it is known

what man is; for he cannot

dispute with him who is stronger

than he is. For there are many

words which increase futility.

What then is the advantage to a

man? For who knows what is

good for a man during his lifetime,

during the few years of his futile

life? He will spend them like a shadow. For who can tell a

man what will be after him

under the sun?”

Ecclesiastes 6.10-12

"Perish, O Desire"

Pierce the sense. Prick that nerve.

Pull the thorn. Choke the burn. 

Cripple this want. Curse my will.

Pine the itch. Cure my ill.

Clean this slate. Purge disgust.

Prune this thirst. Parch this lust.

Clog this crave. Cut that line.

Pound this sin. Pluck these eyes.

Crack my bone. Crush every part.

Covet my soul. Punish this heart.

Peel the shame. Pardon this crime.

Pout my deed. Pure this mind.

Amen.