I dared to know a forbidden mind, br Innocence imprisoned in darkness, br One soul trapped beneath fear, in irons, br A kindred spirit bent beyond reason, br                                         Beyond despair. br br With fluttering of muted breath, br So soars the defiance of tears, br And beautiful are words that beckon, a touch, br As wings on wind would be, br                                         I sought for her. br br Whispers harkened to fortell, br Wise words spoken and unrequited, br Secrets beyond young years, a promise, br As I thirsted for such compassion, br                                         I yearned and fell. br br Alone, in willful submission to love, br One emulous heart so longing, br Neither student nor teacher, rather both, br And so it was that I turned to you, br                                         And found myself.