If I was young
You would see me;
Would I give up hope
For temporary vanity?
If I was beautiful
You would see me;
How insubstantial
Would I have to be?
If I was rich
You would see me;
Does bought amity
Come with a guarantee?
If I was ambitious
You would see me;
Would that secure
Inviolability?
If I just love
You can’t see me,
Should I forget you
To assure my sanity?