Poems of the Desert
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The desert has many teachings In the desert, Turn toward emptiness, Fleeing the self. Stand alone, Ask no ones help, And your being will quiet, Free from the bondage of things. Those who cling to the world, Endeavor to free them; Those who are free, praise. Care for the sick, But live alone, Happy to drink from the waters of sorrow, To kindle Loves fire With the twigs of a simple life. Thus you will live in the desert Gods Absence Ah blessed absence of God, How lovingly I am bound to you! You strengthen my will in its pain And make dear to me The long hard wait in my poor body.
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