Sol 5.6

  1. With greater yearning for what she left behind on the day she departed—

    the nest, a life of contentment, and companions—

  2. my youth passes from me toward one whose absence

    is my death, and meeting whom, should I die, would raise me.

  3. What becomes of one whose intimate companions withdraw,

    leaving him to spend morn and eve among the worst of company?

  4. Indeed, the face of a savage lion baring its teeth

    is lovelier than the face of a grinning enemy.

  5. He reaches out a hand, gesturing a greeting;

    justice has ruled concerning it: if only it were held out to a sawyer.

  6. So here I remain until God, in His bounty, gladdens me

    with your nearness, keeping no company with humankind.

Sol 5.6