He Finds What He Sought

Beware, lest mingled with your pleasure
Boredom comes to share your leisure—
But the silvery strings so fair
Accompanying a favourite air
Beguile my time
With song sublime,
And chase away all tedious care.

However strenuous the day
My strength is equal to the fray;
Refreshed by this, my powers are strong
To meet my duties all day long;
Then, work complete,
With music sweet
I play myself a goodnight song.

--Sperontes