Dig out my eyes, and I can still see you, Plug my ears, and I can still hear you; Without feet, I can still walk to your side, Without a mouth, I can still pray to you. Break my arms, and I will still embrace you— With my heart, as if with my hands. Clamp my heart, my mind will not cease; You set fire to my brain, I will still entrust you with my blood. —Rilke