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Chapter 12 - The Yearning Heart of the Poor

Tell me, does the penniless heart ache with desire?

Or are his wishes but a fleeting fire?

Do the golden-hearted maidens see the worth

In the love of those who hail from humble birth?

We cannot match their lavish gifts and treasures

Our love is humble, and oftentimes without measures

Go, seek a love that's rich and grand

For the poor's love is not as you've planned

If all were to soar to riches up high

Who would be left to love the lowly and shy?

Give your heart to the ones who truly care

For love knows no wealth, no matter how rare

We hold no value for girls of impure souls

And yet, we're not so different from princely roles

When we gave our hearts to you, it was naivety

For true happiness in love, we do not see

I do not yearn to return to such as thee

Who left love to the poor's humility

To those with pure hearts and laughter's streams

Who still believe in love, despite life's schemes

Let us roll up our sleeves and take a bite

For lovers did not see our love's true light

May we find our dream girl, fit and fair

And may God bless our love with care

The cheerful laughter of the streams does call

To those who see the poor's love as worth it all

I do not yearn to return to such as thee

Who left love to the poor's humility.