The Gilding Is Gone

the gilding has faded like a veil from your eyes
and in the ice of your hands my hands are now
how tender was the silk that fell from your shoulders
like a timid reproach - the shadow of disappeared meetings

tell me whatever you want, I'll understand of course
in the cold wind I will hug you
Snow is falling quietly under the night lamp
white fluff on the cheek and we are together forever

contact me with the silence of your lips
I will look into your eyes without understanding your fear

touch me with the scarlet ice of your candles
I'm already leaving I want...

to save you

contact me with the silence of your lips
I will look into your eyes without understanding your fear
touch me with the scarlet ice of your candles
I'm already leaving, I want to... save you