I have seen you; given you this life, this soul entire!
Look upon me, see how dust-stained this body has become, how many scars of blows mark the heart,
while all around me laugh and stare, as I bear my troubles singing!
Behind their laughter lurks hidden shame—the more I think, the more I hold myself in silence.
Come, spring, redden my dust-covered mind, keep my throne today.
My marriage broke apart in mere quarrels and bitter words,
mother-in-law and sister-in-law turned strangers, alas, even before the wedding!
I see you just as you are!
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