I remember, oh how I remember you, beloved! I remember, when in union you lay upon my chest, I held you close, so close, and you whispered— Look into my eyes, darling!
I looked, and wild with joy you said— You are only mine, only mine! Then I held you even closer, your voice trembling with bliss… That voice, the sweetest sound in all the world, the most sublime music.
Since I became yours…only yours, how could I ever belong to another! The yearning to hear that incomparable music torments me, come to this heart again and sing that prayer-song, that my soul may find peace.
Make me yours once more, bring your lips close to my ear and say… You are only mine, no one else's!