Softly, ever softly, whisper thou my name
o' thy sweet caress, a potent to my pain
The velvet scent of nightshade full upon thy breath
Kiss me now with longing, o' sweet mistress death
Hold me close unto thee, upon thy loving breast
And let me sleep that sleep eternal
Forever peace and rest
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Beautiful piece of work.