LOADED DICE

Copyright 1984, 2002 Bob Székely.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

What is it you seek;

What is your desire?

To tame the seas, the wind and lands,

Or grasp The Angel's fire?

Is your journey long?

Will it last forever?

Will you try to see beyond

The final day of never?

Do you think it suits you

To call this ancient wisdom?

As you go and conquer

This Lord of Light's kingdom

Tell me that your knowledge

Has unveiled all life's secrets-

That you know what lies beyond

And you'll go with no regrets

Tell me of your Angel

And tell me of his power

And tell me how his help

Has made you

Stronger by the hour

Tell me of your Lord of Light

But tell me not of darkness

Tell me, mystic seeker

Tell me what you've learned

Tell me that you rule the cosmos

Tell me what you've earned

Does assurance betray you?

Does power enslave you?

Do you feel it's worth the price?

Is it worth the cost

To be gone and lost

Not knowing what you're paying

Do you hear what I'm saying

You're rolling Loaded Dice

So, are you contented

That your patron's moved you higher?

Now that you've consented

To taste the stench of fire

Do you feel the grip

That has tightened around you

As your taste for power

Has gagged and bound you

Do you feel it grow within you?

Do you know what it's about?

As you've grown, do you know

What's been slipping out?