1. Nothing on earth is more wretched than a lover,
Even if passionate love tastes sweet.

2. You’ll always see him crying, ever mournful,
Fearing separation or longing again to meet.

3. He weeps when parted, pining for their nearness;
He weeps when joined, fearing loss of their love’s heat.

4. His eyes weep when they leave and when they greet each other,
Both in their parting and when again they meet.