Engaging my heart
with others? It seems
too burdensome and hard
sadness itself I've had too much-

moving away saves
on both sides many a heartbreak
a single boat in the stream
impedes no other. For the sake

of individual freedom
I prefer to live alone
nature is never obtrusive
seeds of contentment it has sown

in the garden of my heart
how sweet, how tender
is her voice.  With her I engage
bliss it is. I need no other.