1. May God, after this separation, reunite us again
And days of dignity return once more

2. And days of time that gathered families
To fulfill for us after this parting, hopes

3. And may the coming nights restore
What has passed of nights, limited as they were

4. Such is the way of life, union and separation
And sorrow and loss at times, and at times completeness

5. And they said, hold fast to the causes of consolation
But how, when the causes of consolation rein no more

6. So we are distressed without graceful patience
Missing you, as tears flow unrestrained

7. And why should one who sees no parents
Stay morose or blamed for it

8. And what is upon us, if we kill ourselves
If the one we love is honored, and hopes dashed