And they made the secret pact

His knowledge would be tapped

The link was based on a respect

On their lives they would reflect

A perfect state of non-attachment

Was striven for and claimed as fact

The younger grew and learnt his lesson well

All his ideals were intact



Why look for the key in another

The answer lay in his own heart

Won't find yourself in some other

It always was there right at the start

But power it corrupted

That's where attachment starts

The power had erupted

The spell will crack

As each mental bond was broken

Strength grew in the young man's heart

What began as love not passion

Had left a seed in his heart



Why look for the key in another ...