The daily struggle to survive

This poem was quilled by Lon Hai Hippai, a rich and powerful silk merchant in Bes Pelargic. The poem describes his daily struggle with the ninja a rival merchant hired to inhume him. Many believe his flippant attitude, demonstrated in the poem, helped him survive numerous assassination attempts. I see them in the dark Circling like a shark I wonder who it will be The lady that brings me tea? Perhaps my "loyal" scribe? He's known to take a bribe But skill I think he lacks And looks awful dressed in black

Or maybe my bodyguard? For him it would not be hard As he's with me constantly Alas, even when I pee But no, I think not him For he is somewhat dim

And a smart person is needed For me to be defeated For many a ninja has tried But all of them have died

That I am now alive Proves I have the will to survive But one lucky shot Will conclude the fiendish plot To rob me of my life And widow my beloved wife

So for now I will just write And worry about death tonight