THE CONTRACT

He took me underneath the grounds,

and the tunnel met an end and we went deeper underground.

The darkness gave me chills but we sat on the table with a small lit lamp.

He did not ask where I am from or what is my purpose,

All he gave me was a simple smile and handed me a contract.

As I began to read,

my mind began to laugh'.

He knew what I was thinking from the very start,

so I looked at him and gave a smile,

I signed a paper as a choice to be led,

with dignity and pride and heartfelt joy....