So what, if people shake your hands and
cut your throat with the same smile

So what, if your friend forgets kinship
and becomes your arch rival in life

So what, if the gods conspire against you
persistently bringing your efforts down

So what, if there are men carrying vengeance
to seek you out in the dark

So what, if a short stumble you made
makes you the laughing stock of the day

So what, if the whole world is hot on trail
avidly watching every mistake you make

Ugly hands of life may pull you down once
Wheels of time will push your dollar up

Nothing permanent stays in this vast earth
Except the changes that oil the machine of living.