What would I leave behind?
When I leave the world behind.
It's a question asked a lot …
It's not even an afterthought.
Poets want their words read
Long after they've been long dead.
Poets want to change the world
Make a mark with just the right verb.
Win the heart of a pretty girl
Turn dirt into the lustre of a pearl.
What would I leave behind?
When I leave the world behind.
I'd wish to leave one pristine gem
Yes, one singular poem from my pen.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem