1. A lover whose passion the distance did feed
Calling you - if only my wings could take heed

2. The nights did make him drink the cup of disgrace
Leaving him with no power or vigor to plead

3. As time passes on, his weakness grows steadily
Advancing his age and his head turning white

4. Submitting with patience to destiny's decree
Though it rises, no end to this plight is in sight

5. He has told of his woes, though his tears go unseen
Might you show him some mercy for what he has plead?

6. Your affections made signs which he thought to glean
But longing revealed that it was just a false lead

7. At your door he still waits, broken and humbled
Though in love's bounds, how can he be reimbled?

8. When the meadow's contentment sends fragrance so fine
That it shakes all his garments in rhythmic design

9. The hand of true love will cut short his lament
Bringing calm to his heart and his thoughts to refine

10. My passion for you is a joyful song singing
With longings that cannot be numbered or named

11. Perhaps you might look on these symbols I'm bringing
Of lovers forsaken, their bright spirits chained

12. And allow me to draw near in warmth and honor
No longer cast out or at distance contained