1. And life with you knowing that you jest
That brought me joy not sadness in my chest

2. By God, I've never left your matter an hour
And I have not from what you wish recoiled

3. And I, both near and far from the tomb
Am friend to yearning that does not avoid

4. So I have no life but in your shadow collected
And no joy but by your fire kindled

5. It was nothing but what knowledge verified
Though I for excuse am inclined

6. But after that, no crying over pain
I'm friend to longing whom I eve and morn sustain