Banish reward and the thought of heaven.
Keep no books nor virtue's almanac.
Be an artist without reputation.
Do what you do for its simple sake.
Banish reward and the thought of heaven.
Take up your brush. Use it anywhere.
Make the whole creation slather and shine.
That is your only pleasure and your share.
Life becomes the work of art you sign.
Banish reward and the thought of heaven.