IV + 

“My flesh is turned to stone. I + 

have endured my summer. The flurry + 

of falling petals is ended. Lay + 

the finger upon this granite. I was + 

well desired and fully caressed + 

by many lovers but my flesh + 

withered swiftly and my heart was + 

never satisfied. Lay your hands + 

upon the granite as a lover lays his + 

hand upon the thigh and upon the + 

round breasts of her who is + 

beside him, for now I will not wither, + 

now I have thrown off secrecy, now + 

I have walked naked into the street, + 

now I have scattered my heavy beauty + 

in the open market. + 

Here I am with head high and a + 

burning heart eagerly awaiting + 

your caresses, whoever it may be, + 

for granite is not harder than + 

my love is open, runs loose among you! + 

I arrogant against death! I + 

who have endured! I worn against + 

the years!” + 