To quench his thirst, inside him, deep within him
Another thirst was growing, for he saw
An image in the pool, and fell in love
With that unbodied hope, and found a substance
In what was only shadow.
He looks in wonder,
Charmed by himself, spell-bound...
Foolish boy,
He wants himself; the loved becomes the lover,
The seeker sought, the kindler burns.
(III, 415-18, 424-26)
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