In The Beginning
The well of desire was finally at hand,
I paused to admire its crystalline glow.
A motionless pool as still as the sand;
I felt such a fool as I reached in below.
The water said: “Here, I’m at your command;
you have nothing to fear, drop quiver and bow”.
I said in alarm: “I’m a warrior elf,
I cannot disarm, I’m protecting myself”.
He replied with a voice so soft and pure:
“You have a choice, a decision to make;
you may continue alone and unsure
or you can be true with riches to take”.
“Riches”? I said: “I would give to the poor.”
He told me instead: “that is a mistake”.
“Hear what I say for I’m ancient and wise,
don’t give it away, we can compromise”.
“We can compromise?" I said with a start.
“Now open your eyes”, replied the old well:
“The poor will be thrilled and all take their part
with an empire to build and crops to sell.”
“So take these treasures before you depart,
it’s best to give pleasures that open the heart.”
So I put my bow down and considered his plan,
I took up the crown and the kingdom began.
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