1. I dwell in the hollow of a grave, a final resting place,
Parted from a dear companion after our time together.

2. Answer me, if you can, in truth of love:
How did you live on after me?

3. Where did you settle after I left my heart,
And my guts, ribs and liver behind?

4. By God, if you could see my torment
When I weep alone in the dark,

5. Hear my ragged breath and bitter crying
Overflowing, wetting my cheek,

6. Then you would know that soon
My grave will be dug and coffin lid nailed shut.

7. And the fool will rebuke me for my tears
As if grief alone has made me ill,

8. Saying, “You killed her, fool that you were,
And weep, but weeping will not avail.”

9. Like a bird catcher who with blade in hand
Then weeps for the birds he slaughtered.