I was born for you;
What do you want of me, dear?
Look at all that has come from your wish:
The forests, the streams, the mountains,
The fields, every creature:
Are these not your
Playmates?
Do we give you comfort, God,
in Eternity?
We were born for You; don’t be shy, Beloved.
Just tell us what You want
but in a language
that makes us
smile.
- St. Teresa of Avila
Translation by Daniel Landinsky