Sol 5.6

  1. I see the traces of their dwellings, and my breast constricts;

    after a full moon, my gaze seeks no horizon.

  2. I wept as I bade farewell, and my beloved wept

    over a dog that made its way to him—though I do not know why.

  3. If only metamorphosis existed in my time,

    so he might attain his aim; to him I offer my excuse.

  4. I envied the dog where he was concerned—nothing strange in that;

    for my envy of it was for one thing alone:

  5. He denied me a farewell, yet I shall not forget

    eyelids that held my heart captive with enchantment.

  6. Nor shall I forget that swimming of his, until

    I bring every sea to judgment in the case.

Sol 5.6