Do
not go, my love, without asking my leave.
I
have watched all night, and now my eyes are heavy with sleep.
I
fear lest I lose you when I am sleeping.
Do
not go, my love, without asking my leave.
I
start up and stretch my hands to touch you. I ask myself, "Is it a
dream?"
Could
I but entangle your feet with my heart and hold them fast to my breast!
Do
not go, my love, without asking my leave.