To her: I want to tell you the truest words I have to say I dare not, being afraid that you would not believe So I made them in untruth, saying the contrary of what I mean I want to use the most precious words to describe you I dare not, fearing I should not be rewarded So I give you hard names, and boast of my callous strength. I long to go away from your side I can't, I'm afraid you see my weakness So I hold my head high and carelessly come into your presence From him