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When I give up the helm, then the time will come for thee to take it, I know. What there is to do will be instantly done. Vain is this struggle for me.
Then take away yourthy hands and used silently
put up with yourthy defeat, my heart, and think
it your good fortune to sit perfectly still where
you are placed.
These my lamps are blown out at every little
puff of breath and trying to light them up again
and again I forget all else. But I shall be
wise this time and wait in the dark, spreading
my mat on the on the floor — and whenever it is
thy pleasure, my lord, come and take they seat here.there
