The Book of Hours, I

I want to be with those who know secret things or else alone. I want to be with those who know the secrets of the sea, who have seen beautiful creatures in the foam, and know the bright stars of the night.

O love, do not let me be content this day
or the months. Keep appearing every day,
or let me leave and search.

—Rainer Maria Rilke

• Rainer Maria Rilke