disassemble the heavens
link by link
and break at once
all lovers' ties
with the sword of death

put cotton inside 
both my ears
and close them to 
all words of wisdom

crash the door and 
enter the chamber 
where all sweet 
things hidden

how long can I 
beg and bargain
for the things of this world
while love is waiting

how long before 
I am ... and 
what I am. "

- RUMI