the journey

Consider carefully before you start;

The journey asks of you a lion’s heart.

The road is long, the sea is deep — one flies

First buffeted by joy and then by sighs;

If you desire this quest, give up your soul

And make our sovereign’s court your only goal.

First wash your hands of life if you would say:

‘I am a pilgrim of our sovereign’s Way’;

Renounce your soul for love; He you pursue

Will sacrifice His inmost soul for you.

from ”The Conference of the Birds”

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