More

The more I get
the more afraid
I get of losing
what I have.

The more I want
the more the pleasure
of wanting more
until I get

until I get
what I want
and then I need
more.

The more I have
the more I need
to keep me well
to keep me happy

and the less I have
that gives me pleasure
so I must have more
so I must have more and more and more

and more
of what I want
so give me more
I must have more

for evermore.

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