Return to me, oh dearest of my life's delight,
Have mercy on my saddened heart, end my plight.

Do not ignite my sorrow, my endless woe,
Draw close to me, lessen my torment's flow.

How could I forsake you, abandon my existence?
You are all I wish for, my tears and persistence.

Nothing shall part us, not even death's decree,
Distance from you was my first calamity.

Our separation sheds my blood and tears anew,
Where can I flee, when you're my sky and my view?

You are all I desire in this worldly domain,
Do not stray, cause me more longing and pain.

Distance from you was my most bitter choice,
Yet returning to your embrace makes me rejoice.

Why do you distance your beloved eyes from mine?
Approaching you was all my heart did pine.

Gazing into your lovely eyes, my sole care,
Your sweet breath, my life, still fills the air.

You've taken your heart and eyes far from me,
Robbing me of all wealth, can't you see?

How do ships sail in your sea without a guide?
Away from your warmth, my nights grow wide.

I no longer see your cheeks, where have my roses gone?
When will this separation end, when will my moan?

When will your beautiful face illuminate my skies?
Who but you can soothe my heart, hush my cries?

Your love in my heart bore abundant fruit,
Your warm breath comforted, nights acute.

My pen wrote of your eyes, inspiring my words anew,
You were always the faithful beloved in dreams I pursue.

When will I reclaim the beauty of my days and the heroine of my tales?
Your beautiful eyes were my hope, return to me, let time unveil.