英文原诗I long to speak the deepest words I have to say to you ;But I dare not, for fear you should laugh.That is why I laugh at myself and shatter my secret in jest.I make light of my pain, afraid you should do so.
I long to tell you the truest words I have to say to you;But I dare not, being afraid that you would not believe them.That is why I disguise them in untruth,Saying the contrary of what I mean.I make my pain appear absurd, afraid that you should do so.
I long to use the most precious words I have for you;But I dare not, fearing I should not be paid with like value.That is why I gave you hard names and boast of my boast of my callous strength.I hurt you, for fear you should never know any pain.
I long to sit silent by you;But I dare not lest my heart come out at my lips.That is why I prattle and chatter lightly and hide my heart behind words.I rudely handle my pain, for fear you should do so.
I long to go away from your side;But I dare not, for fear my cowardice should become known to you.That is why I hold my head high and carelessly come into your presence.Constant thrusts from your eyes keep my pain fresh forever.