In vain

Борис Меломедов
Calculating age and ignorant youth
Were always attracted to the resemblance of truth

While poets and dreamers of the world
Failed to unite their words with gold.

I know those and have been with these,
Trying to marry a rose with cheese.

It looks silly and smells funny.
I could do much better for my money.

So I decide to retire in peace.
Would you share a bottle of wine with me please?