I decline to play, I shall not engage this way. Though shots are whirled In frantic haste, And insults hurled, Against my waist. Call down curses On my head, Carping verses Wish me dead. I decline to play, I shall not engage this way. Why not write of Summer days And not blight of Vengeful ways Open window, Widened eye, Good for now, And worth a try. I decline to play, I shall not engage this way. Have a go And turn aside, Join a flow From deeper tide Whatever now That can be done Chase the Dao With brighter sun. I decline to play, I shall not engage this way.