1. They said: "Be patient", but patience is something I lack
For the loss of the essence of life from the death of the soul

2. I lost all purpose when I lost your wonders
That made my soul dwell in your throat and body

3. I'm more wakeful than complaint and sweeter than death
And lighter than safety and gentler than feeling

4. By my life! If you were my happiness in the morning and hope was in you for me
By nightfall I'm in utter despair and misfortune

5. If a living being could ransom the dead I would ransom you
With my soul in full, no less and no stinginess