Renunciation

I have not ever reached for Paradise; Nor sought beyond my fellows to be blessed. Nor hoped where all men fail;--but quick confessed The Limit, and the taunting Mark that flies. But since I’ve seen thy soul without disguise; And dreamed thy love’s great passion once expressed; I’ve known my portion’s good in one sole best:-- Thy love and thee,--strong Spirit pure and wise! To read thro’ tortuous lines, at length to see What is the single goal, the heart’s desire, And then without possession learn to live,-- Is Life...! Toward this, my chastened mind I give, And thro’ Renunciation dare aspire To reach God’s light, thro’ love and loss of thee.