Today the sun forgot farewell —

It shines to greet you, can you tell?

My heart is caged in silent pain —

Oh, what have I done to earn this chain?

But I’ll reply — it’s no disgrace,

Just joy that hides behind its face.

I’m so happy that you are mine,

I lose my name in love’s design.

It seems no borders can divide,

We’re children born of the same side.

So keep me close, don’t set me free,

For without you, there’s naught of me.

You are the one my story’s set,

The one with whom my song’s duet.

Elisa Ryschkow