Zojinjo

The Toy Master

 

They stand outside in the pouring rain.

I sit inside before a warm and cozy flame.

They got cold sorrow engraved within their eyes.

I got the thoughts of Fortune locked inside my mind.

 

They run around and scream, not knowing what to do.

I type a one into my calculator, and another one makes two.

They look towards each other, blaming each and everyone.

I look into the mirror, whispering: “It will soon be done...”

 

They live a boring life, with no hope at all.

I think otherwise, as I finish my another call...

 

They run around in ecstasy, begging to have more.

I adore my own intelligence, as I look around the store.

They still find things even better than before, and never make it to the door.

I sit and laugh at them: “Make me money... make me more...”