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Extinguish my eyes, I still can see you, / Close my ears, I can hear your footsteps fall, / And without feet I still can follow you, / And without voice I still can to you call. / Break off my arms, and I can embrace you, / Enfold you with my heart as with a hand. / Hold my heart, my brain will take fire of you / As flax ignites from a lit fire-brand -- / And flame will sweep in a swift rushing flood / Through all the singing currents of my blood.