A Philosopher

Never will I sleep while others do
While they rest, I will continue to work
My eyes shall always be open to truths
And my mind shall tap where falsities lurk

Do not tell me that I will never be
An immortal architect and dreamer
Soon I shall build a university
That will mould a philosopher-ruler

And this may be my goal in planting trees
In the middle of this divine dark night
So that when the fresh dawn starts to break
They will be the first to receive sunlight

And if I die before that dream comes true
May another man be a night-watcher
He will never stop while others do
He will try to than others be better