The third part of « The Door Of The Law » is entitled « Parable » and presents the part of the story wherein Simon, the Zen student, reads to his master the bewildering parable.
Once was a man who had made it Up all the way to the Door of the Law No obstacle had made him quit No one burden had caused him to withdraw
There was a guard at the summit Right on the path leading to the entrance Duty was his to keep the wall And greet the man who would seek admittance
The sentry said "I cannot let you in At this moment but in time you might see The day when your prize you're allowed to win Permission to move onward and past me"
Thus the man sat and waited on and on Day after day hopefully restlessly Staying up late and waking before dawn Struggling to retain his sanity
Out of patience the man would take his chance And his way in he would attempt to buy But the other would not alter his stance No matter how often the first one would try
"It is no use giving your properties" The sentinel responded politely "I only consent to your briberies So you do not give up hope entirely"
Then came a day when the man felt too old Fearful that death was about to claim him Resigned himself having spent all his gold Took one deep breath and expelled one last whim
"Pray tell me whom else might this door enthrall So many years flew by in mystery I have been told that the Law is for all How come no one made it here but just me ?"
"I will explain" said the guard in return "This door was made for no one but for thee As you now die your last spark I thus spurn The door I close and complete my duty"
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« The Door Of The Law » is a suite in six chapters inspired by « A Parable About A Parable » from RAWilson's « Quantum Psychology, » itself inspired by Kafka's « Before The Law. » (There is also a video adaptation by jackhalfaprayer.)
