Why should I remember the nights I sat and dreamed
As stars came out in Heaven—when they and I it seemed,
Alone kept watch and vigil—ah, I recall them yet!
But why should I remember—if you forget!
Why should I remember those days of Summer time
When Love immortal bound me, and sang his witching rhyme.
Why should I remember your vows as there we met?
Ah, why should I remember—if you forget!
Why should I remember the grave I fashioned wide
Within my heart and laid you, and all that with you died.