DRAW CLOSER TO ME

In dark darkness do dwell I day by day daily

Love, I did what I did against you out of folly

I think wasn’t aright thinking when told I thee

That can live I separately, without you
I have regretted: forgive and draw closer to me.

Have never been able to sleep I since you went;

Have not received a reply to the message I sent

My vision is blurred: nothing I can see

You were my light and my morning dew

So Dearest come up; draw closer to me.

I have now seen how important you were, Love

Sadness has been my partner: can’t still laugh

Deep was your love: deeper than the sea

Crushed today; morrow, it shall be new

Come back Pearl, and draw closer to me.

If you come back I will treat you like a queen, and

Make each one of your wishes, my only command

Trust me, never the same shall our love be

If I hurt you, I will just lose you, I knew

But forgive me and then, draw closer to me.

ISAAC ESSOUN