1. I used to weep for the loss of a beloved
When youth could replace the like of her.

2. Now I have cause to weep for him
Who joined us and kept us together.

3. Had he left me one in place of her
Or restored her to me changed,

4. How many loved ones since him have chided me
Had he but found me them in substitution!

5. When your youth is gone its moorings from you,
Women will find their moorings from you.