By Carlos Brobjerg 40 ghosts walked into a desert 40 ghosts walked into a trap Come, come, the voices said Amidst the desert an oasis arose Fear us not! they said A gorgeous oasis, a bounty blossomed With an extraordinary variety of colours and plenty more Alongside pristine waters sitting on the shore Beauty and Horror sat side by side, while darkened roots Spread far into the bare landscape Fear Not! they said The oasis is shrinking but it's not a matter for our concern They exclaimed in the most eloquent manner But where's Virtue? a voice was overheard saying Oh! Virtue is long gone, but we hardly miss her Look at the abundance, rejoice and cherish! they said Paying barely notice to the spectral images of those 40 in that desolate land.