ghostchild brought memory
and bitter rage
bequeathed us hatred
and taught us age

monkey crafted mercy
and melancholy
wrapped us in dreams
and the meaning of folly

ghostchild sang terror
whispered sadness
taught us weariness
and bound with blindness

monkey constructed hope
carved in caution
dug up happiness
and played compassion

ghostchild knotted greed
and bandied fears
and doubting voices
that played with tears

monkey battled
and fought all fronts
ghostchild simply sat
and won