Death is always there, just beneath the surface.
Cynicism formulates issues clearly, but only to dismiss them.
Understanding replaces imaginary fears with real ones.
Being charming takes time and effort, and I am busy.
The worship of Mammon may be vulgar or immoral, but it persists while other religions falter and disappear.
Seek and Hide: the Lover gazes at the Beloved. The Beloved looks away. The Beloved turns and looks at the Lover. The Lover runs away.