I used to love you and my love, as may be,
Still flourishes unwanted in my soul;
But be in peace: I wouldn’t dream, my lovely,
To bother you, it’s never been my goal.
I used to love you being hush and hopeless,
So full of shyness, jealousy and tears.
I used to love you tenderly and caring,
So, God bless you with someone else’s love like this.

I used to love you and my love as may be,
Still flourishes unwanted in my soul;
But be in peace: for any wealth, beloved,
I wouldn’t vex you. It‘s never been my goal.
I used to love you being mute and hopeless,
So full of shyness, jealousy and grief.
I used to love you tenderly, with fondness,
Be blessed by God with someone’s love like this.

I used to love you and my love as may be
Still flourishes unwanted in my soul;
But bother not and never, my beloved,
I wouldn’t vex you, ‘tis not my goal.
I used to love you being mute and hopeless,
Shy, wordless, jealous, seeking smile of thine,
I used to love you tenderly, with fondness,
Oh, bless you God with someone’s love like mine.

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