Control: the only thing he seemed to care for –
and why did sonatas disturb him so?

He liked people who would never say "No",
found production an important pursuit,

felt generosity somewhat of a chore,
and didn't give change to the destitute.

Do my children love me? never crossed his mind,
which made sense because he'd always bought their affection.

Dismissing depression and dejection,
he found comfort in ruining another's day

(they'd take advantage of him if he was kind!);
"In the end," he'd say, "they didn't win, did they?"