A ballad 4 my girl

To Julia M. and Artyom D.

I appreciate your strength, I see your beauty.
You have been sent to me from up above.
But, dear girl, I am to do my duty
It means that I should never be in love.

You look at me so warmly, you’re no pretender,
You’ve got the guts to wage my share of fight
Oh, dear girl, since I’m here to surrender
I will not bring my feelings to the light.

I’ve spent my life in quest of a perfect body,
That would wrap up the crystal of a soul.
I have found you and that’s the end of study
I am too tired to play the same old role.

I thank you for compassion which is fair,
I hope you will remain my dear friend.
The duty calls. I’ll never say I dare
Toy with the dream of asking for your hand.

My heart is broken; there will be no wedding
Somebody else will catch my cooing dove.
I appreciate your mind and understanding
I’ve made my choice – I shouldn’t be in love.