1. He promises me a union, yet breaks his word
Swearing solemnly, voiced oaths gone unheard

2. He said he would come, but did not, so I yearned in vain
Still hoping he’d visit, endlessly deferred

3. No shame if he’d kept his promise, blessed our meeting
I’d welcome him gladly, feelings preferred

4. Despite those who’d forbid us, we talked through the night
The third with us a cup of wine proffered

5. Goblets passed between us, affinity found
Passion encompassed us, feelings conferred

6. A slender frame, yet glances that slay and bewitch
No airs but perceptive, cultured, conferred

7. The breeze toyed with his hair, gentler than it wafted
His gaze turned to me, then shied as tears blurred

8. I described my deep sorrow since we've been parted
A hope beyond words is what I've inferred

9. They blame me, insist I'm obsessed with his love
Where is justice, O people, have you not heard?

10. I'll endure his disdain with resignation
And shoulder the burden of love undeterred

11. I accept your displeasure, your favor the same
Among people, be one whom goodwill has spurred

12. My love is decried, yet how can I control
However it wants me, by passion I'm stirred

13. So I yield and go on, complaints are but vain
Among people seek those whose hearts are unblurred