A voile for my precious books, One curtain to protect my poor skin from the world, It hurts to see the light of day, to breathe fresh air of life, Thus I stay inside, and read to no end, So my mind can be cloaked in a realm of knowledge and fantasy, A frozen flame quietly flickers within my chest, Awaiting the arrival of the night at last, So I can wander around under the luminous moon, And not be afraid of any pain, On this lonely road