Now that the heart of the world
Is devoid of reverence
For heaven,
And of love for the earth;
Now that truth is held
In contempt,
And falsehood
Is highly admired:
O my ears
Stop hearing
And sink deep in deafness!
O my eyes
Stop seeing
And wish for blindness!
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