1. When I placed my hands upon my heart
And cried aloud in the dark night distressed

2. The stars of my night shone at their rising
And the deaf rock melted from my ardour

3. I have no patience in love to aid me
How can I live without a heart or skin?

4. How can I explain what the inert felt
To one turned fearful at my gesturing?

5. When he saw me gesture greeting to them
He threw upon his cheek doubled azurite