Here you will find thePoemGod Speaks To Each Of Usof poet Rainer Maria Rilke
God speaks to each of us before we are, Before he's formed us ? then, in cloudy speech, But only then, he speaks these words to each And silently walks with us from the dark: Driven by your senses, dare To the edge of longing. Grow Like a fire's shadowcasting glare Behind assembled things, so you can spread Their shapes on me as clothes. Don't leave me bare. Let it all happen to you: beauty and dread. Simply go ? no feeling is too much ? And only this way can we stay in touch. Near here is the land That they call Life. You'll know when you arrive By how real it is. Give me your hand.
