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Gayan Alankaras
Alankaras
Indifference! My most intimate friend, I am sorry I
have always to act against thee as thy opponent.
My modesty! Thou art the veil over my vanity.
My humility! Thou art the very essence of my vanity.
Vanity! Both saint and sinner drink from thy cup.
Vanity! Thou art the fountain of wine on the earth,
where cometh the King of Heaven to drink.
Peacock! Is it not thy vanity that causeth thee to dance?
My bare feet! Step gently on life's path, lest the thorns
lying on the way should murmur at being trampled upon by
you.
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