The Fire Rises in Me - Symeon the New Theologian


The fire rises in me,
          and lights up my heart.
Like the sun!
Like the golden disk!
Opening, expanding, radiant --
          Yes!
          -- a flame!

I say again:
          I don’t know
          what to say!

I’d fall silent
-- If only I could --
but this marvel
          makes my heart leap,
it leaves me open mouthed
          like a fool,

urging me
          to summon words
          from my silence.

  

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