Twice I have caught sight of you,
A most enchanting view,
And lacked words to utter.
Twice I've felt my heart flutter,
Twice and it's no lie,
The blink of an eye,
Has robbed me the sight of you,
And left me O so blue.
Twice I've wished you may turn,
Twice that you may return,
That at the sight of you,
I could meet a fate long overdue,
That I may lose my sight,
To never see another wight,
To never again behold another being,
Or a beauty more compelling.
Upon my love-struck heart,
Whatever thou art,
Demon or Angel,
This web you mustn't untangle.
Consume my senses,
Give me e'en diseases,
But love me or let me love you,
For e'en that'd make do.
Take me before Gods throne,
Or to places unknown,
Sit me at the Devil's table,
When I'm still stout and able,
Take me deep into you,
Through and through,
Make my heart and soul yours,
Lock me 'hide your doors.
Even so, lay me upon your breast,
For here ends my quest,
Let me die here, at last,
Lay me under the shadow you cast.
Let me, till my heart stills,
Breathe from thine nostrils,
If thou desirest the skin on this frame,
I shall peel it without shame.
Only love me or let me love you,
Whatever thou art.