1. They drew away, though home did not sever us,
Nor change of fortune and events could swerve us.

2. My neighbors still, though distance parts between,
Most wondrous this, one distant yet so near!

3. I chide them when they err, forgive outright,
If they but do me justice, be sincere.

4. The secret love my heart alone doth know,
Kept hid, though inner self makes all quite clear.

5. You fancy patience, when you're gone, consoles,
Nay, my sad heart disdains all comfort drear.

6. The mere thought of you intoxicates,
As did the wine poured out by tavern keeper.

7. Your love I keep locked in my inmost soul,
Though affection and secrets disappear.

8. A shame that boredom visits them, but far
Be it from your love to be stained indear!

9. I blame, hoping fondness will wake in you,
Though blame but makes your coldness more severe.

10. Strange I'm kept awake by one fast asleep,
And faithless love claims my fidelity.

11. When love stole in and passion seized my heart,
My patience lost all power to interfere.

12. You turned away, boredom your peace disturbing,
Tedium works wonders, distance brings you near.

13. Has not my streaming tears revealed my heart?
No inner fires my love for you can sear.