To think my thoughts are hers, br Not one of hers is mine; br She laughs -- while I must sigh; br She sighs -- while I must whine. br br She eats -- while I must fast; br She reads -- while I am blind; br She sleeps -- while I must wake; br Free -- I no freedom find. br br To think the world for me br Contains but her alone, br And that her eyes prefer br Some ribbon, scarf, or stone.