LXIX
A MYSTICAL CONVERSATION

He says that in the depths of his soul
he has long conversations with his God,
taking great care not to say anything
which could be a heresy; he insists that both

are theologians, but they have to speak
in parables; there is no one who can quote
them exactly, and with all these obscure
words the poor fellow is severely criticized

by philologists. And he responds:
“To speak with God is to descend into
the abyss; no matter how deep you go

you never reach Him; I examine everything
and express my feelings, but God is hidden,
and of God, there is really nothing I can say.