The goddess of chance is generous
but can be appealed to
only for present needs
that is, do not
seek to extend her kindness
at all into the future:
death's frenzy is as far ahead as she can think
my advice?
ask her only for useless things
things that vanish
as soon as the stars come out
or when you sneeze:
if she grants it, great
if not, even better
then you'll have a friend for life
