Invitation

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Thou, thou art rest
  And peace of soul--
  Thou woundst the breast
  And makst it whole.

  To thee I vow
  'Mid joy or pain
  My heart, where thou
  Mayst aye remain.

  Then enter free,
  And bar the door
  To all but thee
  Forevermore.

  All other woes
  Thy charms shall lull;
  Of sweet repose
  This heart be full.

  My worshipping eyes
  Thy presence bright
  Shall still suffice,
  Their only light.

© Friedrich Rückert