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Statement of accounts

A good businessman makes a statement every year

In which he accounts for everything through a method that is clear

He draws a margin for profits, and one for losses too

So that he will obtain a statement that is quite fully true.

 

And having gained the knowledge of what is safe to do

He gives to his job the attention it is due

And it is only then that he’s the merchant true

For he invests only on articles, that are safe in his view.

 

This is the way to act, even from day to day

For the only necessary thing is not just to keep at bay -

The desire within you to do something that is wrong

But prevent it from being repeated, in your life, all along

 

Every night before you sleep, you should make a statement too

Of things that made you happy and that which you rue

And analyze them in detail, observing them with care

To do this every night, some precious time, do spare.

 

Your virtues, like the profits, should always be banked upon

For they are inherent in you, and were present since you were born

While the sins that have been committed should never occur again

It’s a promise you should never break, or try to follow in vain

 

So, make the statement of accounts and see you do not fail

To follow the right path, and the great heights scales

Let your conscience warn you while time is still there

Be good and pure and let it do it’s share.