1. Eight fair women possessed my heart

    for eight long, hard years.

  2. Some I obeyed, and some I defied;

    some caused harm, and some did good.

  3. And I gained nothing but patience with the

    sorrows, knowledge of them, and familiarity.

  4. I have known the fair, yet among the fair

    there are no cherished qualities to praise.

  5. Though the earth be empty of those I love

    and favor, my love will have no end.

  6. Who will find me someone worthy of love?

    I would gladly give my life for that person.

Sol 6