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When I go from hence let this be my parting word, that what I

have seen is unsurpassable.

I have tasted of the hidden honey of this lotus that expands on

the ocean of light, and thus am I blessed-let this be my parting

word.

In this playhouse of infinite forms I have had my play and here

have I caught sight of him that is formless.

My whole body and my limbs have thrilled with his touch who is

beyond touch; and if the end comes here, let it come-let this be

my parting word.

97.

When my play was with thee I never questioned who thou wert. I

knew nor shyness nor fear, my life was boisterous.

In the early morning thou wouldst call me from my sleep like my

own comrade and lead me running from glade to glade.

On those days I never cared to know the meaning of songs thou

sangest to me. Only my voice took up the tunes, and my heart

danced in their cadence.