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"Teacher, how do I find the way?

Where will my path go?
Is there a price that I must pay?
There’s much I’ll never know!”

“Know this, my young student, 
you must never be afraid.
Be gentle, wise and prudent.
Go on without my aid.”

“Stranger, what is this you say?
You pretend to know the way?
A path that leads to pleasure dome?
Are you sure it’s the right way home?”

“‘Tis the House of Sweet Surrend'ring.
The pleasures there are never-ending.
I’m sure you’ll find it very nice,
provided you can pay my price.”

“Stranger, tell me your desire.
I will gladly walk through fire.
A price you say? A worthless trifle?
You want me as your disciple?”

“Yes, I fear I must insist,
since your pleading does persist.
If you want to reach this goal,
you must pledge your only soul.”

“Stranger, your paradise is tempting,
with its pleasures unrelenting.
Still I decline. I must be free.
My soul is mine, and will ever be.”