Kabir on the “Nag”

I lived with her night and day--
the Nag.

I don't mean my wife or mother-in-law,
they are both angels.

I am talking about that voice in me that would not
let me hold each moment
as I did my son when
he was born.

How to slay the Nag?

I am afraid I have become fond of you
dear student,
if I spoke the answer,
you might run.

--Kabir (1440-1518)