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Virginity

One must be brave to live through

a day. What remains

is nothing but the pleasure of longing—very precious.

Longing

purifies as does flying, strengthens as does an effort,

it fashions the soul

as work

fashions the belly.

It is like an athlete, like a runner

who will never

stop running. And this

gives him endurance.

Longing

is nourishing for the strong.

It is like a window

on a high tower, through which

blows the wind of strength.

Longing,

Virginity of happiness.

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