Dearest
Listen, Dearest, and listen well.
My heart is burning and my hands tremble.
Life's blood roaring and haggard breathing.
My lips quiver, cracked and dry, as I
swallow in vain against this vengeful thirst.
Fear grips me in that all to soon I shall shatter,
desperate as I am to feel you.
Woe is me, parted as I am from you.
Oh, Dearest, grant unto this unworthy soul
one blessed kiss.