In the throes of our love br .................................I became alive. br The lamp of my soul br .................... still lights well my way. br Reaching out to our star br ................................ I find on arrival br The mem'ry of you br .............................invites me to stay. br br Forasmuch as you gave br ........................fresh meaning to life br And taught me what only br .......................... freedom can bring, br I salute you with warmth br ...................... dear friend, as rightly br You stay ever close, br ........ you, who made my heart sing.