I want strength; I want pride; be king of all;
I fight for strength; I lost--bled, yet have naught;
What tragedy! What robbery! I gasp, appalled!
I despair--the darkness comes; now, I plot!
I am king! the crown is mine!--but she grieves--
The man soars! Carved off angels' wings-- I fly!
I think myself great--but they fear me -- hate me;
How? I am strong! They are weak! I feel pride!
The angels beg, serfs pity--Men answer their pain.
My journey! My despair! My hope! My fall!
I sought strength; I won; they beat me-- all shame;
Pity is plain; Pride is rare; pride is mauled.
