1. I read the book, so my heart was
As if you were touching it with your hand

2. And I kissed it, then brought it close
To my heart, like an intimate friend

3. So the scent of your breath took wing with it
Until it clung to my temples

4. And I said to my eyes: "Look at my heart
And see what longing has done to me - bear witness."

5. So my heart said to them: "This is my passion,
And part of your passion is that you grow calm."

6. So take from me today my heart and my eyes,
And tomorrow the owner of my soul will surrender them.