1. I have loved women, but
Not as I have loved you, no, no.

2. I have dedicated my whole life to you,
A lawful dedication.

3. I have not saved my soul
A single day, nor hoarded money.

4. I have not wanted you to
Take responsibility for my affairs.

5. I have not called you "trouble"
In response or question.

6. I have asked of you only
The goodness of meeting and union.

7. I focused my desires on you -
Goodness and hopes.

8. So you were the light of my existence,
And anything besides you was shadows.

9. No occupation occupies my heart
Other than you, state after state.

10. You brought together in my eyes
All charm and beauty.

11. And by your standard of beauty
I measured perfection.

12. Such is this annihilation
In love - or no, no!