Put out my eyes, and I can see you still;
slam my ears too, and I can hear you yet;
and without any feet can go to you;
and tongueless, I can conjure you at will.
Break off my arms, I shall take hold of you
and grasp you with my heart as with a hand;
arrest my heart, my brain will beat as true;
and if you set this brain of mine afire,
then my blood I yet will carry you.
-Ranier Maria Rilke (1875-1926)
Words given on our wedding day!
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