Ah me! pain! pain! ah me!

Again the fevered spasm hath seized me,

And the stroke of madness smites!

Again that fiery sting torments me,

And my heart doth knock my ribs!

My aching eyes in dizziness roll,

And my helmless feet are driven

Whither gusty frenzy blows!

And my tongue with thick words struggling

Like a sinking swimmer plashes