***

By now – in stead of thee – thy vows* that you broke,

Thy words – you would deny ere they were told,

This couch of pain* and so much more –

All of the feelings I review alone.

***

Vale*, my friend, fruıtless dream,

There’s nothing else to say or do,

Behold*, the martlet* in the sky may grieve,

As pallid* Dove of Hope flew to the Realm* of Memories so soon.

21.11.2000

Annie Moonlight

Thee (old English) – you

Thy – your

The while – all the time

Orb of a tear – tear

Would – used to

Wert – form of the verb to be

Shade – shelter

Vestige – a trace

Picture – here: photo

Fain would I – I would willingly

Come through – confess

Vow – oath

Ere – before

Couch of pain – bed of sufferings

Review – here: remember

Vale (veili) – forgive and good-bye

Behold – look, see

Martlet – swallow

Pallid Dove – pale-to-death dove

“Man proposes, God disposes”.

The Proverb

I called you my best friend,

Put in you my trust.

I would never change it –

For all this world’s wealth.

***

I used to believe you,

It would be so good.

***

We two had no secrets.

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