1. LOVE OF A DEAD MAN

Even though I am lying
Under the cold earth
Oh, my friend! My soul is always
With you
Always with you!

I dwell in my grave
But I have not forgotten
Love’s maddening longing
In the land of peace and renunciation
In my last hour of suffering
I was not afraid to leave my life
I expected relief from the parting
But it never came!

What are to me the light of God
And heaven?
I took the earthly passions
Into my grave
I have only one familiar
Dream; I want you
I cry, I am jealous
As before

When another’s breath touches
Your lips
My soul trembles in
Silent suffering
If you whisper in your sleep
Another’s name
Your words burn me
Like fire!

Even though I am lying
Under the cold earth
Oh, my friend! My soul is a always
With you
Always with you!