The boy had a way with words

He sang he moved with grace

He entertained so naturally no gesture out of place

His road in life was clearly drawn he didn't hesitate

He played they saw he conquered as the master of

As the master of his fate

The girl had an iron soul no-one could recognise

Material ambition that her gentleness disguised

She gave herself to him certain of his fame

Wanted him for luxury for limelight and his name

I love you for your silence

I love you for your peace

The still and calm releases

That sweep into my soul

That slowly slowly take control

I love you for your passion

I love you for your fire

The violent desire that burns me in its flame

A love I love I dare not name

His rise was irresistible

He grew into the part

His explanation simply

That he suffered for his art

His base considerations

Of some glittering reward

The prize was knowing that his work

Was noticed and adored

Accepting every honour with a masterly

Masterly display

Of well rehearsed reluctance to

Be singled out this way

He started to believe that he was

All they said and more

While she forgot the reasons

She had wanted him before