1. He who was absent from parting's place
Has not blamed the day of parting

2. Its beginning is that we stand
For kissing, embracing and pressing together

3. We do not there beware a watchful eye
Nor avoid the hypocrites

4. If the heat of farewell excites my passion
Then by farewell my yearning is quenched

5. If not for the separation that afflicted us
And the distance that prevented union