The Writer

THE WRITER


Today I am the writer, the poet and the minstrel,

The conjurer of words that stir the people's hearts.

Today I sit in cafes and observe the world with Sartrè

In active contemplation of the hands that deal the cards.

Today I am the king of life, the seeing eye, the cutting knife,

The emperor of emotions, crown-prince with a pen...

Yesterday the dreamer, tomorrow the redeemer,

Bring me all your questions I will gladly answer them.

Today I am the winner with encyclopedic reference

and a lifetime of experience to see the better chance.

Today I walk with confidence amid the wild confusion,

The exception to the rules by which other people dance.

Today I am the diamond ace, the dealer with the laughing face,

The lone wolf in his element, master among men...

Yesterday the dreamer, tomorrow the redeemer,

Bring me all your questions I will gladly answer them.