1. Time laughed at me, absolving my reproach,
And turned a deaf ear to my words of blame.

2. My eyes grew dim observing his aversion
When in my blossoming youth with me he played.

3. Hasten, delight, to outrun youth while you may,
For I am dragged, my garments in hand.

4. I've learned time wars against my youth,
So I slipped away while heedless was he.