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JOY

I have in me
this desire
—joy!—
to become everything
—though it might not want me—,
by understanding everything.

—But yes, it wants me
—joy!—
for understanding makes everything
bow its sweet forehead
and come down in surrender as the womb surrenders.—

Understanding, deep love,
perfect and solitary love,
—joy!—
intelligent love,
irresistible love!