I have loved you;
even now I may confess.
Some embers of my love, their fire retain,
but do not let it cause you more distress.
I do not want to sadden you again.
Hopeless and tonguetide,
yet I loved you dearly.
With pangs, the jealous
and timid know;
So tenderly I loved you -
so sincerely.
I pray God grant
you another to love you so.