A classic man must study long indeed
To fathom well the runes of life’s charades
The truth is there for all to see and read
His thirst ere quenched beneath astute cascades
of reason streamed by founts of lucid thought
Imbued, his classic musings will return
full measure knowledge even when self taught
A lonely task for those who seek to learn
As he ascends the steep redoubts alone
while striving to acquire humane ideals
He learns a startling truth before unknown
an old precept the humanities reveal
In realms of fancy, wisdom reigns supreme
To know the self will surely quicken dreams