The Failed Alchemist

‘The Failed Alchemist’

For a man to accomplish

in the brevity of life;

his purpose must he realise

and the will to bear his strife.

For many long before him,

have laid themselves in vain;

from the cradle to the graveside

the mourners stand in pain.  

Self help, quick guides and

the likes he tried to find;

in the solemn search for stimulus,

to catalyse his lazy mind.  

Corner cutting, penny pinching,

frugal freak he was,

‘The antithesis of charity’,

sadly selfishness - the cause.

(apologies about the poor formatting - I'm still unsure how to properly do so)

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