My spirit shaking off its bonds shall fare

And pass, and rise in new unfettered birth,

Escaping from this labyrinth of care.

Within the mortal caravan-serai

No rest and no abiding place I know,

I linger here for but a fleeting day,

And at the morrow's summoning I go.

What are these bonds that try to shackle me?

Through all their intricate chains my way I find,

I travel like a wandering melody