1. How can a lover forget me
When I cannot forget him, though we are far apart

2. My falling tears should remind him
And his lightning smile reminds me

3. How can I ask after a cheek
Whose apple is the same pink as the rose?

4. The wine spills over the cup
With three bubbles, a mouthful, a trickle

5. My patience grows scarce, my longing more
I bear a love too great to endure

6. I bid him farewell, and a heart farewell
Tormented by parting and separation