Gitanjali 96

When I go from hence let this be my 

parting word, that what I have seen is

unsurpassable.

   I have tasted of the hidden honey of

this lotus that expands on the ocean of 

light, and thus am I blessed-let this

be my parting word.

   In this playhouse of infinite forms I

have had my play and here have I 

caught sight of him that is formless.

   My whole body and my limbs have 

thrilled with his touch who is beyond 

touch; and if the end comes here, let 

it come-let this be my parting word.

From Gitanjali (Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1913) by Rabindranath Tagore. This poem is in the public domain.