1. May God, after this separation, bring us back together,
And days of dignity return,

2. And days when life gathered us under one cloak
To fulfill for us after this parting a bond,

3. And may the coming nights restore
What past nights have undone.

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

5. They say, hold fast to the causes of consolation,
But how can we when the causes of consolation are gone?

6. We are consumed with sorrow without elegant patience
For you, and we forget, while the tears flow.

7. What fault lies with one who sees no father
That he remain morose, or bear blame?

8. What good does it do us to kill ourselves
If she we love has honor, and purpose is enhanced?