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I would I had thrust my hands of flesh / Into the disk-flowers bee-infested, / Into the mirror-like core of fire / Of the light of life, the sun of delight.
For what are anthers worth or petals / Or halo-rays? Mockeries, shadows / Of the heart of the flower, the central flame / All is yours, young passer-by;
Enter the banquet room with the thought;
Don't sidle in as if you were doubtful / Whether you're welcome -- the feast is yours!
Nor take but a little, refusing more / With a bashful "Thank you," when you're hungry.
Is your soul alive? Then let it feed!
Leave no balconies where you can climb;
Nor milk-white bosoms where you can rest;
Nor golden heads with pillows to share;
Nor wine cups while the wine is sweet;
Nor ecstasies of body or soul, / You will die, no doubt, but die while living / In depths of azure, rapt and mated, / Kissing the queen-bee, Life!