1. Did you not see me on the day I left him
Bidding him farewell, while passion grew?

2. I try to leave him, when it comes time to part,
But then longing overcomes me, and I return.

3. Does each day not bring us a new separation,
Drawing a loved one near, and one far away?

4. And if, after he leaves, longing comes over me,
My yearning for him will ever be new.